Mobile Courant

Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville acknowledged U.S. Army Medical Corpsman Travis Parker as the April "Veteran of the Month." Parker, a resident of Enterprise, Alabama, has dedicated over fifty years to supporting fellow veterans in the state.

Senator Tuberville praised Parker, stating: "We learn a lot about a person by seeing where they choose to spend their time. For Medical Corpsman Travis Parker, he has chosen to give the last fifty years giving back to Alabama’s veterans."

Parker, who was drafted into the Army, became a medic and was committed to assisting soldiers injured in combat. After concluding his training at Fort Sam Houston, he served at Fort Rucker. "It was there that Travis saw the scars of war firsthand, as he treated soldiers returning home from the Vietnam War," Tuberville noted in his remarks. This experience inspired Parker to focus on aiding his fellow veterans and addressing their challenges.

Senator Tuberville regularly honors different veterans from Alabama each month for their military service and community contributions. Alabama residents can nominate veterans by contacting Tuberville's office via the provided email.

Senator Tuberville serves Alabama in the Senate and holds positions on several committees, including Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP, and Aging.