Corporal Brad J Carpenter 1st Marine Division, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion. Recruit Brad J Carpenter went to basic training as a 13XX at Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego in July of 2022. Upon graduating as a Private He was then stationed at SOI to complete Marine Combat Training. Upon Graduating Private Carpenter went to his pipeline school to complete Combat Engineering School, He was promoted to PFC at the schoolhouse at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Brad J Carpenter recieved his first award for Graduating 2nd in his class receiving his 1371 MOS Code (7-23). Brad J Carpenter was then stationed at Camp Pendleton, California with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and assigned to Bravo 3rd Platoon. Brad J Carpenter Deployed with V3/5 and was Attached to WEAPONS CO. During this Deployment Brad J Carpenter was promoted to Lance Corporal in 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. Brad J Carpenter was then deployed to Korea to participate in KMEP 23. Upon Completion of this deployment Brad J Carpenter recieved 3 additional awards being KDSM and SSR and an LOA for teaching Japenese Children in spare time. Lane Corporal Carpenter returned to Camp Pendleton and was assigned as a MAAW Team Leader then shortly after a Machinegun Team Leader with Bravo 3rd Platoon. Lance Corporal Brad J Carpenter was moved to Bravo Headquarters Platoon as Bravo Co Non Commisioned Officer. Where he recieved yet another award being a Certificate of Commendation (CERCOM) for accounting for over 4.5 million USD worth of Engineering related equipment including explosive machines and technology. Shortly thereafter Lance Corporal Carpenter recieved another award for supporting Signature Management Course (SIGMAN). Lance Corporal Carpenter was then assigned to Bravo 4th Platoon as an A/Squad Leader. In 2025 he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. Upon promotion Corporal Brad J Carpenter was Assigned to Alpha 4th Platoon as a Platoon Sergeant. Corporal Brad J Carpenter Simultaneously attended college at Concorde Career college from 2024 to 2026. At his End of Active Service he will hold 8 Awards and 4 years of Honorable Service with the United States Marine Corps.