Crewmates

The USS ALABAMA Crewmate Program was founded in 1967 as an ambassador effort for the then newly created USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park.  The Crewmates volunteer their time at events promoting Battleship Memorial Park, the City of Mobile and State of Alabama.

The program, now in its 56th year, has offered more than 300 young ladies an opportunity to represent Battleship Memorial Park and our community.  The USS ALABAMA Crewmates have dedicated thousands of community service hours not only to Battleship Memorial Park, but also to Mobile County, Baldwin County, and the State of Alabama.

The contest, held yearly, is based upon an application and interview process.  Outside judges select the USS ALABAMA Crewmates based on poise, personality, intellect, community involvement and interest in Battleship Memorial Park.  Each year, $13,500.00 in scholarship money is awarded to the young women selected as USS ALABAMA Crewmates.

To qualify, young ladies must be between the ages of 19-21, reside in Mobile or Baldwin County, and, if selected, remain residents for the duration of their term.

2025-2026 CREWMATES

Now Hear This! USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is pleased to announce the selection of the 2025-2026 USS ALABAMA Crewmates. These young women will serve as ambassadors for Battleship Memorial Park for the coming year.

The USS ALABAMA Crewmates will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice. At the end of their year of service, Miss USS ALABAMA and Miss USS DRUM will be named. These two young women will receive an additional $1,000 and $500 scholarship respectively.

MEET OUR 2025-2026 CREWMATES

Elizabeth Barber, age 19. Elizabeth attends University of Mobile where she is a sophomore majoring in Nursing. She is the daughter of Steven and Ann Barber.
Margaret Kohnen, age 19. Maggie attends Springhill College where she is a freshman majoring in Nursing. She is the daughter of Paul and Tetchie Kohnen.
Amy Claire Lankford, age 20. Amy Claire attends the University of Mobile where she is a junior majoring in Business Management. She is the daughter of Dewayne and Valenda Lankford.
 
Madison McNew, age 20. Madison attends the University of South Alabama where she is a sophomore majoring in Nursing. She is the daughter of Patrick McNew and Stacy Guy.
Bailey Polk, age 19. Bailey attends the University of Mobile where she is a freshman majoring in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She is the daughter of Bobby and Stacy Polk.
Camryn Waite, age 19. Camryn attends Springhill College where she is a freshman majoring in Biology, Pre-Health. She is the daughter of Steven and Kellie Waite.
USS Alabama Battleship 50 year celebration of Crewmates

Now Hear This!

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is searching for our USS ALABAMA Crewmates.  If you are a former Crewmate, we want to hear from you.  Please submit your most current contact information for our directory to our Crewmate coordinator Lynne Price at 251-433-2703 or by email to lprice@ussalabama.com.

The USS ALABAMA Crewmates has a closed Facebook group page.  If you are a former Crewmate, please go to USS ALABAMA Crewmates and ask to join.  This is a great way to keep up with the Crewmates and reconnect with your friends.