Tuberville Honors Antonio Parker of Montgomery as February “Veteran of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Antonio Parker as the February "Veteran of the Month."

Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here.

"I often say, 'This country owes you one thing - and that's an opportunity.' But it's up to you what you do with that opportunity. No one demonstrates making the most of this opportunity better than Master Gunnery Sergeant Antonio Parker of Montgomery.

Antonio grew up in a small town with humble beginnings in Southern Virginia. But his mother instilled in him the values of service and a good education. She practiced what she preached by tutoring those who couldn't read and serving at the local church. Anthonio promised her that he would get his own education. And in 1981- one week after graduating high school - Antonio enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. What began as a way to pay for a college education and keep his promise to his mother, led Antonio to 28 years of military service, including more than ten deployments. During this time, he earned five degrees focusing on business and leadership.

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After retiring from the military in 2009, Antonio's focus shifted to empowering those around him in the Montgomery area. He's completed 59 marathons and loves to help others lead healthier lives. Throughout the years, he has planned multiple community health events, including his 'Fit-4-Life' 5k, where all proceeds go toward education for those in need.

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It's no wonder that such an extraordinary person is nicknamed 'Superman' by his colleague, Officer Benjamin Duffy, who says that Antonio is, 'truly an exceptional man, great patriot, and an even better Alabamian!' It's my honor to recognize Antonio Parker as the 'February Veteran of the Month.'"

Constituents can nominate an Alabama veteran and submit their information to Sen. Tuberville's office for consideration in the 2026 "Veteran of the Month" series by emailing [email protected].

Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.

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