Tuberville Honors Kenya Thomas of Daphne as May “Veteran of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Reserves Staff Sergeant Kenya Thomas as the May "Veteran of the Month."

Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here.

"Oftentimes, the simplest act of service can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. For Staff Sergeant Kenya Thomas of Daphne, Alabama, this is certainly true. She has spent her whole adult life finding ways to care for fellow veterans and active service members.

At just 17 years old, Kenya enlisted in the United States Army Reserves where she would go on to serve for more than a decade. After her high school graduation in 1986 in Cullman, Alabama, Kenya set out to serve our country with honor. She specialized in telecommunications where she helped keep military messages secure.

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She went back to school to become an ultrasound technician, where she has cared for patients in their best-and worst-moments. As a breast cancer survivor herself, Kenya extends compassion to the most vulnerable around her, whether it be patients, deployed service members, or children in need.

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Over the course of just one summer, she made 150 pillows that she sent to Marines in Afghanistan. She later connected with one of the Marines who served with her stepson and was severely injured while in the Middle East. After learning he was at Bethesda Naval Hospital, she made and delivered 75 pillows for him and other injured soldiers.

Kenya also is actively involved in Toys-for Tots and has served as the North Baldwin County Coordinator for the past 12 years. Her leadership has helped provide toys to hundreds of children in Baldwin County.

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It's an honor to recognize Kenya as the May 'Veteran of the Month.'"

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 [email protected].

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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