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PATRIOT OF THE MONTH ARCHIVES |
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Tammy Duckworth
As a
major in the Illinois Army National Guard, Tammy
Duckworth served in Iraq and flew combat missions as a Black Hawk
helicopter pilot. During a mission in 2004, a rocket-propelled grenade
struck the helicopter she was co-piloting and as a result of the
attack, Duckworth lost both of her legs and partial use of one arm. She
received many decorations for her service in Iraq, including the Purple
Heart and the Air Medal.
Since her recovery at Walter Reed, Duckworth has dedicated her life to public service. She serves as a national advocate on behalf of other veterans, regularly addressing a wide variety of issues facing veterans today. She has testified before both the U.S. House and Senate regarding medical care and employment for returning veterans. She speaks fluent Thai and Indonesian and is a published author on the connection between environmental radon and lung cancer. She has declined her medical retirement to continue her service in the Illinois Army National Guard. |
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