U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has named U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Bedford of Wilmer as his August Veteran of the Month, recognizing a lifetime of service that stretches from the skies over Vietnam to classrooms and communities across Mobile County. For U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Bedford of Wilmer, he still has this mentality about serving others.” Bedford said flying in Vietnam was more challenging than flying in the United States, but the danger was always present. “It is my honor to recognize David Bedford as the August ‘Veteran of the Month.’” Alabamians may nominate a veteran for consideration in Tuberville’s 2026 Veteran of the Month series by emailing [email protected].