Yellowhammer Times

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has named U.S. Army National Guard Captain Tamara Brewer as the October “Veteran of the Month.” In a video message, Tuberville recognized Brewer for her military service and continued contributions to her community in Alabama.

“Serving others takes on many different forms. For many of Alabama’s veterans, their hometowns inspired them to pursue military service. And those strong upbringings and deep hometown roots often lead them to continue serving — even after their time in the military ends.

That’s true for Captain Tamara Brewer of Marion. Growing up in Mobile, she saw firsthand the hardships our coastal communities endure when natural disasters strike. Tamara enlisted in the Alabama Army National Guard with a desire to help her fellow Americans. She had no idea that 9/11 would happen shortly after she entered basic training. Seeing terrorists attack our country made her desire to protect and serve even stronger.

Tamara was deployed to serve on the forefront of the war against terror, in Iraq, in 2008. For a year, she valiantly served as the Headquarters Company Commander, where she received a Bronze Star for her brave leadership. After finishing her time in the Middle East, Tamara came back home to Marion where she continued finding ways to serve — particularly Alabamians living in the Black Belt.

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Tamara is a huge advocate for art therapy — finding solace in her photography, graphic design, and any outlet she can find to use her creativity for the betterment of those around her. She has designed various logos for Alabama businesses and helped capture Alabamians’ important milestones such as weddings and graduations.

It’s my honor to recognize her as the October ‘Veteran of the Month.’”

Senator Tuberville highlights an Alabama veteran each month who has shown commitment both during and after their military service. Community members are encouraged to nominate veterans by contacting his office via email at press_office@tuberville.senate.gov.

Tuberville serves on several Senate committees including Armed Services; Agriculture; Veterans’ Affairs; Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP); and Aging.