Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter says role in latest ‘Call of Duty’ is to represent all service members, veterans

Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is bringing his story to “Call of Duty,” hoping to raise awareness of military service and support veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Kyle Carpenter is bringing his story to Call of Duty to help raise awareness of military service and support veterans transitioning to civilian life. Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter’s downloadable content pack for “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” launches Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, with all proceeds going to the Call of Duty Endowment, which supports veteran employment programs and promotes awareness of resources for former service members. (Call of Duty Endowment) When players choose to play as Kyle Carpenter in the latest “Call of Duty,” he hopes they see more than a video game character. The Medal of Honor recipient wants to show the sacrifices of military service and the stories of those who serve.

“I’m grateful to be able to play a small part in the bigger mission here,” Carpenter, 37, told Stars and Stripes. “It’s not really about me or my individual story. It’s about representing all service members and veterans.” Carpenter received the Medal of Honor for his actions during combat in Marjah, Afghanistan, on Nov. 21, 2010. A lance corporal at the time, he moved toward a grenade that landed near him and fellow Marine Lance Cpl. Nick Eufrazio, shielding his teammate from the blast and saving his life. He was unconscious for five weeks, lost an eye and most of his teeth and