![Marines at the border wall](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-04/staff-border-wall-marines-wire-1800.jpg?itok=a3dIOHTu "Marines were deployed here to reinforce barriers during President Donald Trump's first term, but they were not armed with the long guns their Guardian Angels carry now, NPR reported. An old policy from the very unit these Marines come from said Guardian Angels must watch over their units' security with an "ambush mentality." (Drew F. Lawrence/Military.com)")
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About Drew F. Lawrence
Drew F. Lawrence is a reporter for Military.com, specializing in covering the Marine Corps. He hosts, writes and produces the publication's flagship podcast, Fire Watch, a program that tells impactful culture and accountability stories about service members, veterans and their families.
He is an Army veteran with experience covering crime, personnel welfare, extremism and ground operations as a journalist. He was named one of the top military veteran reporters in 2022 by Military Veterans in Journalism. He was part of a Military.com team that received the 2023 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation award for distinguished reporting on national defense and was awarded Best Podcast episode by Military Reporters & Editors in 2024.
He is a graduate of George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs, where he studied journalism. Previously, he worked as a fellow with CNN and as a freelance reporter for various outlets.
He hails from Massachusetts and is a proud New England sports fan.
Expertise
- Army armor officer
- Covered military affairs and national security since 2021
Professional Roles
- Reporter and producer for Military.com
- Military Veterans in Journalism Fellow with CNN
- Contributor to Task & Purpose and The War Horse
Education
- Holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the George Washington University
Achievements
- Recognized in 2022 as one of the top military veterans in journalism by MVJ
- Part of a team that received the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation award for distinguished reporting on national defense for 2023
- Was awarded Best Podcast episode by Military Reporters & Editors in 2024
Connect with Drew
Email: drew.lawrence@military.com
![Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna at a screening of "Elio"](http://images05.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-06/pub-elio-pixar-bentivegna-speaks-1800.jpg?itok=SgOlEaoo "Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna speaks June 17, 2025, during a screening in Washington of the new film, "Elio." The event was hosted by the Motion Picture Association and the Walt Disney Company. (Photo courtesy of Motion Picture Association)")
