U.S. Congressman Brian Mast

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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast
Representing Florida's 18th District

Monday, April 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm

The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches will present U.S. Congressman Brian Mast on Monday, April 25, at noon at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

Congressman Brian Mast is in his third term representing the 18th Congressional District of Florida.

Prior to his election to Congress, Mast followed in his father’s footsteps by serving in the U.S. Army for more than 12 years, earning medals including The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal, and The Defense Meritorious Service Medal. While deployed in Afghanistan, he worked as a bomb disposal expert under the elite Joint Special Operations Command. The last improvised explosive device that he found resulted in catastrophic injuries, which included the loss of both of his legs.

While lying in bed recovering at Walter Reed Medical Center, Mast's father gave him advice that has stuck with him to this day – to ensure the greatest service he gave to our country and the best example he set for his children was still ahead of him. Mast took this advice to heart and dedicated himself to finding new ways to serve our country and his community.

Mast remained on active duty following the injuries and provided expertise to the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms during his recovery process. After his retirement from the Army, he continued working in counter-terrorism and national defense as an Explosive Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security. Mast subsequently received a degree from Harvard University and volunteered to serve alongside the Israel Defense Forces to show support for the freedom Israel represents throughout the Middle East and the world.

In Congress, Mast says he strives to serve as he did on the battlefield: without regard for personal gain or personal sacrifice. He is a member of two committees:

• The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where his priorities include fixing the pressing water quality issues stemming from Lake Okeechobee; and
• The Foreign Affairs Committee, where he uses his military expertise to help strengthen the safety and security of the United States.

Mast lives in Fort Pierce, Fla. with his wife Brianna and four children.

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