Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-11-30
Invested on: 2012-06-22
In his capacity as acting director of the United States Army National Guard from 2009 through 2011, Major General Carpenter was instrumental in enhancing the United States Army National Guard’s working relationship with the Canadian Army Reserve. As a result of his direct leadership and intervention, training and employment opportunities for Canadian Army reservists have been created. Major General Carpenter’s influence has further enhanced the unique relationship between Canada and the United States, delivering considerable benefit to the Canadian Forces.