Congresswoman Julia Brownley

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

She was among the first of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In November 2004, her UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter was hit by an RPG and she lost her legs and partial use of her right arm. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 5, 2021

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

The daughter of a Chinese Thai mother and an American father, Sen. Duckworth joined the Army ROTC in 1992. She then joined the National Guard and trained as a helicopter pilot until she was called to active duty and sent to Iraq in 2004. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 5, 2021

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

Despite her injuries, she obtained a medical waiver to stay in the Illinois Army National Guard until her retirement as Lieutenant Colonel in 2014. Lt. Col. Duckworth earned the Purple Heart for her meritorious service and today, she represents Illinois in the U.S. Senate. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 5, 2021