Face of Defense: Marine Becomes Jack of All Trades

Szczerba, 22, a rifleman from Shingle Springs, Calif., has found himself filling multiple billets at Combat Outpost Haditha. He is the assistant camp commandant, police sergeant and a sergeant of the guard. He also helps with the supply drops and maintenance on the combat outpost.

“This COP would not function without Corporal Szczerba,” said Marine the Company’s executive officer [snip]

Helping others with his knowledge in craftsmanship is nothing new to Szczerba. Before he joined the Marine Corps, he made mission trips with his church to other countries to build houses for the less fortunate. He has a quiet humility about him and said he knows the feeling of accomplishment in knowing he is helping his fellow Marines.

This is all Szczerba looks for from his work. He said he doesn’t look to garner praise for his labors. “The work I do helps raise morale,” Szczerba said. “I like doing what I can to help people; I always have.”

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