Travis Parker of Enterprise has been named by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the April “Veteran of the Month.”
“We learn a lot about a person by seeing where they choose to spend their time,” Tuberville said in making the announcement. “For Army Medical Corpsman Travis Parker, he has chosen to give the last 50 years giving back to Alabama’s veterans.
“After being drafted into the Army, Travis chose to become a medic. He was passionate about combining his medical training with helping soldiers harmed overseas,” Tuberville said. “After completing his training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Travis was assigned to finish his tour at Fort Rucker. It was there that Travis saw the scars of war firsthand, as he treated soldiers returning home from the Vietnam War.
“This experience left a lasting impact on Travis that led him to devote his time serving other veterans and raising awareness to the challenges they face,” said Tuberville. “He decided to make Enterprise his permanent home and has contributed to the Wiregrass in so many ways that it’s hard to name them all.”
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 Tuberville’s office for consideration by emailing press_office@tuberville.senate.gov.
