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The Story of Kyle Carpenter, US Marine Medal of Honor Recipient
00:00 - 04:57 (04:57)
Kyle Carpenter recounts the events of the day he took a direct hit from an enemy grenade while serving in Afghanistan and ultimately received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
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Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter talks about his experience serving in the Marines, receiving the Medal of Honor, and the responsibility he feels to his fellow human beings.
00:00 - 01:55 (01:55)
Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter
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Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter talks about his experience serving in the Marines, receiving the Medal of Honor, and the responsibility he feels to his fellow human beings. He also shares his experience of sustaining critical injuries when he jumped on top of a live grenade to save another Marine.
ChapterThe Story of Kyle Carpenter, US Marine Medal of Honor Recipient
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PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker recounts his experience as a Marine in Iraq, specifically a mission in November where he and his team were attacked for 24-30 hours straight, culminating in him being hit by an IED later that afternoon.
01:55 - 04:57 (03:02)
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The speaker recounts his experience as a Marine in Iraq, specifically a mission in November where he and his team were attacked for 24-30 hours straight, culminating in him being hit by an IED later that afternoon.