Inside the Painstaking Recovery Process of a Medal of Honor Marine

Six years ago this month Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter suffered grievous wounds after shielding another Marine from a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Somehow, he survived. This is the story of his remarkable recovery. Vanity Fair documents a remarkable story of courage and the healing journey of Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter. Read the full story here.

Other News

A Fateful Day’s Unforgettable Hero

October 7, 2024

Meet Signalman First Class, Douglas Munro From an early age, Douglas Munro had a passion for helping people. During the Great Depression, his father James

Meet the MacArthurs

October 7, 2024

The Dynamic Father-Son Duo Committed to Serving America Some families pass down a monumental story or memento to the next generation. The MacArthurs did something

A Compassionate Physician

October 7, 2024

Meet MOH Recipient Lieutenant Orlando H. Petty Native Ohioan Lieutenant Orlando Petty was born on February 20, 1874. Although little is known about his early

Through education, leadership, and inspiring spaces for learning and reflection, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation preserves and expands the impact of the 3,519 awarded Medal of Honor recipients and the more than 40 million Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Civil War.

Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 90-0900556