WASHINGTON – A Harvest man who served with the Navy in the Vietnam War was recognized by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the February “Veteran of the Month.”
Tuberville (R-Auburn) released a video honoring Navy Second Class Officer Stephen Woodfin.
“America’s military is the greatest in the world because of men and women who take pride in their role to keep us safe,” Tuberville said. “No one demonstrates this better than Petty Officer First Class Stephen Woodfin of Harvest.
“After being drafted into the Navy in 1968, Stephen found himself far from his small-town Alabama farm at basic training in Nashville and San Diego. He describes this journey from the farm to the Navy as ‘a country boy in hog heaven.’ After basic training, he was shipped out to the South Pacific to serve his country for the next four years in the Vietnam War. Like many Vietnam veterans, Stephen saw firsthand the horrors of war.”
Shortly before returning home in 1972, Woofin met his wife, whom he describes as the “best thing that ever happened to him,” Tuberville said.
After their return back to the States, Stephen took on several different roles — including husband, father, mail carrier, teacher, and many more, he said.
Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. Constituents can nominate an Alabama veteran and submit their information to [email protected].
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