"Kyle is a shining example of what our nation need to encourage," Carpenter said. Retired Marine Cpl. Members of the fringe club turned volunteer "security" force have openly advocated violence and white supremacy. 24 Iowa State tops Texas Tech 31-15 behind dominant defensive showing, Iowa State tops Texas Tech for third straight win, 28 arrested, tear gas used in Wisconsin protests over police killing of Black teen. any truth to the internet postings which say Kyle Carpenter's Medal of Honor was rescinded for failure to complete an on line driving course about icy driving conditions while he was on active duty in the middle east? During a debate with Sen. Kamala Harris, the vice president made some conflicting statements about systemic racism in America. You can watch that video below. Carpenter is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. A 10-second-clip from a 90-minute event was missing some context. On November 21, 2010, Carpenter and fellow Marine Cpl. Nicholas Eufrazio were standing guard on a rooftop in the Helmand Province when a hand grenade was thrown at their location. Kim LaCapria Published 4 May 2016 His goal is to help others overcome adversity with his life experiences. On the operating table, he flatlined three times; each time, though, he came back. His family, fellow Marines, and dignitaries from South Carolina all watched as Obama placed the award around his neck. Lexington County's Kyle Carpenter has been awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest miltary award. And we can all learn from Kyle's example.". Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter was not stripped of his award for failing to complete a minor driving course while on active duty. Carpenter who goes by his middle name was sitting in a The Democratic vice-presidential candidate's pro-abortion-rights record has come under scrutiny from conservatives. The former Marinemedically retired from the servicein July 2013 due to injuries sustained in Afghanistan, and wasawarded the Medal of Honor on 19 June 2014. "Veterans who come home and use their incredible skills and talents to keep our country strong. The blast left Eufrazio with serious wounds, and he was not able to make Thursday's ceremony. This material may not be reproduced without permission. Carpenterwas charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run in late 2015 when he struck a pedestrian while making a left turn on a street in Columbia, South Carolina (the victim suffered minor injuries; Carpenter turned himself in). However(unlike most self-labeled satire sites)Duffel Blog aimed to amuse (not confuse) a relatively small audience: military people: Since 1797, Duffel Blog has been serving the men and women of the American military with insightful commentary and hard-hitting journalism. Special Coverage:Medal of Honor: the Kyle Carpenter Story "With that singular act of courage, Kyle, you not only saved your brother in arms, you displayed heroism in the blink of an eye that will inspire for generations valor worthy of our nation's highest military decoration," Obama said. Any motivator can block a grenade blast with his face and selflessly save a teammates life under a hail of withering enemy gunfire, said Green, from his air-conditioned office in Virginia. The series continues with Marine Cpl. On This Day in Medal of Honor History: Kyle Carpenter (Marines, Afghanistan) During 2019, Freedoms Foundation and the Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove are paying tribute to the living recipients of the Medal of Honor on the anniversary of the actions for which they earned the nations highest award for valor.