Marion veteran honored by Sen. Tommy Tuberville as October "Veteran of the Month"

U.S. Army National Guard Capt. Tamara Brewer from Marion was honored by Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the October "Veteran of the Month." 

Tuberville released a video with remarks about Brewer that can be found here. See below for an excerpt: 

“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.’”

Suggestions for veterans to be highlighted by Tuberville each month can be emailed to press_office@tuberville.senate.gov.