Because sometimes you need the feel good stories to remind you what drives you...

2015-03-21T05:13:52-04:00

Sometimes I read the news and it makes me question why I do what I do. I know I'm not alone in this sentiment, but I have found when those moments occur, I've stumbled across things like this interview with MOH recipient CPL Kyle Carpenter and feel reenergized. Another one I often go to when I'm looking for inspiration is the footage of MSG Roy Benavidez's MOH presentation. Men like CPL Carpenter and MSG Benavidez are my inspiration when things seem difficult, and I don't know what to do. I think far too often we forget that not everything is broken, and that the good is there if we look for it. So enjoy, I hope it inspires someone to greatness today, and if you have something that you find inspiring, I'd be interested in seeing it too.

http://qpolitical.com/when-letterman-read-a-list-of-this-marines-injuries-his-response-left-the-whole-room-silent/

When Letterman Read A List Of This Marine's Injuries, His Response Left The Whole Room Silent

Corporal Kyle Carpenter was only 19 when he was almost killed while serving the Marines in Afghanistan in 2010. An enemy grenade attack and nearly 40 surgeries later, the Medal of Honor recipient went on Letterman to share his unbelievable journey to recovery that led him to complete the Marine Corps Marathon. Cpl. Carpenter endured …

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Mar 21 at 2015 5:29 AM

2015-03-21T05:29:38-04:00

Out-frickin-standing Marine!

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2015 5:08 PM

2015-03-21T17:08:20-04:00

Thanks for sharing that, SGT Private RallyPoint Member. He is an inspiration to everyone who has ever served.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 11:17 PM

2015-05-06T23:17:31-04:00

I'm going to post this one of MSG Roy Benevidez accepting the Medal of Honor, because I believe it's in the same category.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oUtJxE4sjs

MSG Roy Benavidez speech 1991

For educational purposes only.