Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter is a former United States Marine who served in the Iraq War. He was born on October 17, 1989, in Flowood, Mississippi. Carpenter is best known for his heroic actions during a combat mission in 2010, where he saved a fellow Marine by throwing himself on a grenade, sustaining severe injuries in the process. For his bravery, Carpenter was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2014, making him one of the youngest recipients of this prestigious award. After his military service, he has become an advocate for veterans and has shared his experiences to inspire others.