Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, poses for a photo during a visit to Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Va., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of the United States Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House on Thursday, June 19, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael C. Guinto/Released)