Brian Mast

Brian Mast
Official portrait, 2016
Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
Assumed office
January 3, 2025
Preceded byMichael McCaul
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byPatrick Murphy
Constituency
Personal details
Born
Brian Jeffrey Mast

(1980-07-10) July 10, 1980 (age 46)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Brianna Watkins
​
(m. 2007)​
Children4
EducationHarvard University (BLA)
WebsiteHouse website
Campaign website
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service2000–2011
RankStaff Sergeant
Unit28th Ordnance Company
Battles/wars
Awards

Brian Jeffrey Mast (born July 10, 1980) is an American politician and U.S. military veteran who has been a member the U.S. representative for Florida's 21st congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party.

During Operation Enduring Freedom, Mast lost both his legs while serving in United States Army. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his actions.

Mast was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

References

  1. ↑ Michelle Tan (October 26, 2015). "EOD tech, double amputee runs for Congress". Army Times.
  2. ↑ "Former Grand Rapids man wounded in Afghanistan considers bid for Congress". MLive. Retrieved October 31, 2016.

Other websites

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