Drew F. Lawrence

Drew F. Lawrence is a reporter and producer for Military.com, covering breaking news and creating audio and video for the site.

He joined Military.com from a fellowship at CNN where he covered military issues and produced content for shows like The Lead with Jake Tapper.

Prior to journalism, Drew spent four years in the Army as an Armor Officer.

He is a graduate of The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, where he studied journalism. He hails from Massachusetts and is a proud New England sports fan.

Email: drew.lawrence@military.com

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Recruit chief petty officer does a count of his division as they prepare to march.

Navy to Accept Recruits with Lowest Test Scores as Recruiting Goal Grows

Under the program, the service can recruit and contract up to 7,500 prospective sailors this year who fall under what the...

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment riding horses.

'Alarming': Two More Horses Die in Army's Premier Ceremonial Unit, Marking Four Since February

The Old Guard told Military.com that the most recent deaths are unrelated and also not connected to deaths in February.

A Marine recruit receives his initial haircut.

This Week's Top Military Photos: Practicing for Santa and a Bad Hair Day

Military.com's top photos of the week, November 27 - December 2.

Members of the Oath Keepersat the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Convicted Oath Keeper Leader Preyed on Veterans Looking for Meaning After Service

A clear thread emerged throughout the trial, which included details about an armed "quick reaction force" and quasi-military...

Army Sergeant Charged with Stealing Machine Gun Parts, Smoke Grenade After Brigade-Wide Search

The charges, filed last month, allege that Sgt. Christopher Shepler stole an M2 .50-caliber machine gun receiver and an M240...

Airmen prepare a turkey for a Thanksgiving meal.

Less 'Nog, More Turkeys: DoD's Thanksgiving Meal Market Proves Volatile

The Defense Logistics Agency is dispatching the lightest shipment of several traditional Thanksgiving menu items the military...

Airman writes message during a Suicide Prevention Month event.

VA Unveils New Scholarships for Future Mental Health Workers as Agency Works to Combat Shortages

The program would award scholarships to those looking to earn degrees in social work, psychology, mental health counseling...

Feds' Domestic Terrorism Work Is Inadequate, Senate Report Says, Citing Several Veteran Extremism Cases

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's 129-page report asked the Departments of Justice and Homeland...

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard at Veterans Day.

This Week’s Top Military Photos: Can You Hear Me Now and a Corpsman Shoves Plastic in Nose

Military.com's top photos of the week, November 13 - November 18.

Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Who Wielded Zip Ties on Floor of Congress Found Guilty for Jan. 6 Breach

A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was found guilty Wednesday on six charges -- including one felony for obstructing an...

Taliban fighters attacked the Restrepo firebase in the Korengal Valley

14 Iconic Photos of Veterans and the Wars They Fought

Check out a collection of quintessential photos honoring U.S. warfighters throughout history.

Friends of Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez sit silently during his memorial ceremony at The All American Chapel on Fort Bragg, N.C.

'Unacceptable': Congresswoman Wants Reforms as Decapitated Soldier Cold Case Lingers

One year after Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez's death was deemed a cold case, Democratic Congresswoman Norma J. Torres...

A man in a WWII uniform stands on Omaha Beach

Fire Watch: Thank You for Your Service

Fire Watch talks to veterans -- ones with unique, distinguished or important backgrounds -- and asks them what phrases like...

Two Men Accused of Planning to Sell Opioids to Vets in Substance Abuse Treatment Arrested

The case represents a disturbing nexus for two populations ravaged by the deadly opioid epidemic.

Navy Vet Pleads Guilty for Helping Swindle $2 Million in Insurance from the Federal Government

Christopher Toups, an ex-sailor who lives in Georgia, personally received $400,000 in the scam, which involved more than a...

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