Tuberville Honors Leo Finn of Cullman as July “Veteran of the Month”

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Leo Finn as the July "Veteran of the Month."

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

"The Book of Proverbs tells us that 'without a vision, people perish.' For Sergeant Leo Finn of Cullman, Alabama-he's had a clear vision for his life from day one. Leo feels he was 'born to serve in the military,' and spent 36 years serving our country in the Army and Army National Guard. Leo's conviction to serve has been an asset to our country during some of the most troubling times-including the Vietnam War and War on Terror.

Shortly after finishing college in Cullman, Leo enlisted in the Army. He quickly deployed to Vietnam where he spent the next two years in the fight against communism in Southeast Asia. Upon returning home, he married his wife of 54 years, Sandra, and relocated back to Cullman where they have spent the last five decades working and raising their family. […]

He deployed a second time in the early 2000s to Afghanistan where he served as a Platoon Sergeant-sharing this same sense of purpose with those in his company. From Alabama to Vietnam to Afghanistan, Leo has made the Yellowhammer State proud. Now, he stays involved in the Cullman community through his membership at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and his local VFW Post.

Over the last few years, Leo has faced cancer head-on, but it hasn't slowed him down or made him lose his vision. He faced his diagnosis with the same philosophy he faced our enemies abroad: with bravery and without fear. […]

I am thankful for Leo's calling to serve our state and country through all the challenges he's faced. It is my honor to recognize him as the July '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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