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Sgt. Andrew Clark Brewster, Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, was presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by MEF commanding general Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta.
Brewster, a native of Waldorf, Maryland, attributed the accolade to an upbringing of hard work, faith and service to others, and he said he’s always looking for the next challenge.
On his upbringing: “My parents instilled in me a set of values that have carried me forward to this day, and I rely on those values. Values like honor, courage, and commitment – all those things that set us apart as Marines – were instilled in me from day one. It’s great if you know how to fire a rifle or carry a heavy pack up a mountain, but if you don’t have those good character traits to go along with it, then you can’t really call yourself a Marine.
On service to others: “It is the ability to help people. The ability to help people all over the world and make a difference is what the Marine Corps is all about. Yes, we may be a fighting organization, but we are a moral nation, and the only reason a moral nation goes to war is to help people.
On faith: “You’re going to have those days where you get overwhelmed or when you feel that you’re not good enough. In those situations, you have to have faith. If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen. You just have to trust yourself enough to do the best you can in every situation. Be that motivation for others. Show them that there’s a way to get through it. That’s what being a leader of Marines is all about.”
On looking for the next challenge: “This is definitely a huge milestone for me, but it is certainly not the culminating event of my career. The Marine Corps always provides that next hurdle, that next challenge. That’s why I love being a Marine; there’s always something to look forward to.”
| Date Taken: | 03.02.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 03.07.2017 12:35 |
| Story ID: | 225919 |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | WALDORF, MARYLAND, US |
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