AL HR246

Commends Combat Veteran Gregory Dale Fanin for his military service and service to the Alabama Surface Mining Commission.

Fanin graduated from Oakman High School with nomination to West Point, earned degrees from Walker College and Samford University, and received technical certifications including an Airframe and Powerplant license and Munitions Systems Technology credential.

Served 25 years, 6 months, and 29 days in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Staff Sergeant in 2012, with 1,089 days in combat zones including Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Vigilant Resolve, Southern Watch, and New Dawn.

Decorated with multiple military medals and awards including Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Star.

Served as Alabama Surface Mining Commission Commissioner since 2019, is a member of the Alabama Republican Party, served as delegate to Republican National Conventions in 2020 and 2024, and is an active member of civic and religious organizations.