Mobile Courant

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has recognized U.S. Air Force Airman Chesca Barnett of Brierfield as the May “Veteran of the Month.” In a video released today, Senator Tuberville highlighted Barnett's remarkable journey from the military to her current roles as a pharmacist and educator.

Barnett, who initially aspired to become an astronaut, found a new calling after facing medical challenges that altered her career path. Senator Tuberville shared, “Chesca Barnett of Brierfield went to the U.S. Air Force Academy at age 17 thinking that she would one day become an astronaut. Little did she know that her time in the military would take her on a completely different career path. Due to some medical setbacks, Chesca was told she wouldn’t be able to go to flight school as she’d originally planned."

Following her time in the military, Barnett pursued a career in pharmacy, specializing in pediatrics to provide the best care for children. For the past 20 years, she has been dedicated to her role as a pharmacist at Children’s of Alabama. Senator Tuberville commended her commitment, stating, “After eight years in the military, Chesca began studying to become a pharmacist. She chose to specialize in pediatrics because she believes our children deserve the best care available."

Beyond her medical profession, Barnett's sense of duty to serve, instilled during her military service, extends to her work as an adjunct professor at Jefferson State Community College and Samford University. Senator Tuberville emphasized, “Chesca feels she has a ‘duty’ to serve, which she attributes to her time in the military. But her impact spans far beyond the medical field. Chesca also teaches courses at Jefferson State Community College AND Samford University."

Senator Tommy Tuberville, who represents Alabama in the United States Senate, acknowledged Barnett's outstanding contributions and highlighted her dedication to serving others.