WASHINGTON – This year, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recognized 12 Alabama veterans during the 2025 “Veteran of the Month” series. Sen. Tuberville began this series in 2023 to show his appreciation for Alabama veterans for their service to our military and Alabama’s local communities.
Sen. Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 “Veteran of the Month” series.
“Alabama is home to more than 400,000 veterans who bravely answered the call to defend our country,” said Sen. Tuberville. “Even though they’re no longer in uniform, they still serve our local communities in remarkable ways. I’ve enjoyed listening to the unique ways that Alabama’s veterans are giving back to their communities. Their efforts make our state a better place to call home. I look forward to continuing to share the stories of Alabama’s heroes in the upcoming year and hope all Alabamians will join me in continuing to show our appreciation for their sacrifice.”
Alabama veterans honored in Sen. Tuberville’s 2025 “Veteran of the Month” series are:
- January: Heath Drake of Leeds, Alabama
- February: Stephen Woodfin of Harvest, Alabama
- March: Wayne Everett of Fultondale, Alabama
- April: Travis Parker of Enterprise, Alabama
- May: Puck Esposito of Auburn, Alabama
- June: Curt Griffith of Florence, Alabama
- July: Elaine McLeod of Troy, Alabama
- August: George Krietemeyer of Opelika, Alabama
- September: Michael Thorin of Gardendale, Alabama
- October: Tamara Brewer of Marion, Alabama
- November: John Logsdon of Enterprise, Alabama
- December: Susan Shapiro of New Market, Alabama
Constituents can nominate an Alabama veteran and submit their information to Sen. Tuberville’s office for consideration in the 2026 “Veteran of the Month” series by emailing press_office@tuberville.senate.gov.
Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.
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