The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Army Commendation Medal to Staff Sergeant Charles C. Carpenter, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious achievement for his actions on 31 December 2009. Staff Sergeant Carpenter’s heroic and selfless act, without regard to his own well-being, saved a man’s life. He placed his life in danger for a person he did not know which is truly an example of the Army Values. Staff Sergeant Carpenter went above and beyond the call of duty genuinely demonstrating what selfless service really stands for. Staff Sergeant Carpenter’s actions bring great credit upon himself, the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), United States Army Special Operations Command, and the United States Army.