MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Andrew Mercier, a Hospital Corpsman with 3rd Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, was awarded the Exemplary Leadership Award for Senior Sailor of the 4th Quarter. His dedication and expertise have been instrumental in maintaining peak operational capability and unit readiness for 3rd LLB and the regiment. 
 
Petty Officer First Class Mercier leads and mentors a team of over 50 sailors, overseeing all medical operations at the battalion’s medical facility. He carefully plans medical support for training exercises and ensures the team has the supplies and equipment they need. His attention to detail helps keep everyone healthy and mission ready. 


Petty Officer First Class Mercier is dedicated to helping his team grow professionally, providing training to junior corpsmen and making sure they meet high standards. As an Independent Duty Corpsman, he’s directly responsible for the medical care of nearly 1,000 Marines, reporting to both the battalion and regimental surgeons, as well as the Commanding Officer. 

Thanks to his proactive approach, Petty Officer First Class Mercier developed streamlined care procedures, leading to a 100% patient satisfaction rate. This commitment to excellent care directly supports the readiness of 3rd MLR.
 
Petty Officer First Class Mercier’s leadership, expertise, and dedication to the health of those he serves make him a well-deserved recipient of this award. 3rd MLR and 3rd LLB are proud to have him on their team. 

3rd MLR is a dedicated U.S. Marine Corps unit specializing in amphibious and littoral warfare operations. Stationed on Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and deployed throughout the Indo-Pacific region, 3rd MLR is committed to promoting regional security and stability through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts with the joint force and allied and partnered nations.