"Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter No Longer Looks Like This. His Remarkable Recovery."

2015-05-26T10:50:05-04:00

This article was originally posted on controversialtimes.com:
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William Kyle Carpenter, one of only a handful of living Medal of Honor recipients, suffered great physical harm when he used his own body to shield his fellow Marines from a grenade blast. As you can tell from the above photo, Carpenter lost one of his eyes, most of his teeth and suffered numerous lacerations. He talked about his wounds in an interview with David Letterman.

However, over 5 years later, Carpenter has made a miraculous recovery. Through numerous surgeries Carpenter no longer looks remotely like the above photo that so many people have seen.

These photos from Carpenter’s Instagram account (aptly named chicksdigscars) show the progress he’s made during his recovery.

http://controversialtimes.com/military/medal-of-honor-recipient-kyle-carpenter-no-longer-looks-like-this-his-remarkable-recovery/

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made May 26 at 2015 10:51 AM

2015-05-26T10:51:45-04:00

Outstanding!

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 26 at 2015 11:02 AM

2015-05-26T11:02:38-04:00

Awesome recovery, what this young man has done to come back from his wounds both physically and mentally is a testament to his courage both on and off the battle field.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made May 26 at 2015 11:04 AM

2015-05-26T11:04:51-04:00

Absolutely amazing!

Response by SPC Nate Lamphier made May 26 at 2015 11:07 AM

2015-05-26T11:07:43-04:00

True character is shown during one's greatest adversity. This man has "it".

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 26 at 2015 11:19 AM

2015-05-26T11:19:30-04:00

Hero.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2015 11:18 AM

2015-05-26T11:18:42-04:00

This is Great News! I'm very happy for him and it looks like he's make a great impact on his community and those around him! Great work hard charger! What an Awesome role model for all of our other great Veterans that have been injured severely in combat!

Response by Capt Jeff S. made May 26 at 2015 2:02 PM

2015-05-26T14:02:49-04:00

It's good to see an enlisted man recognized for his valor -- and not just posthumously!

Response by LCpl Rustin Poorboy made May 26 at 2015 6:32 PM

2015-05-26T18:32:49-04:00

Thankfully we have a level of medicine that can make it possible for heroes to adapt and overcome physical wounds.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made May 26 at 2015 9:14 PM

2015-05-26T21:14:06-04:00

Is he next in the gunsights of Palin's kid??

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2015 9:19 PM

2015-05-26T21:19:31-04:00

I am extremely impressed with medical advances and his recovery. Well done, hero!