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Growing up, this little girl learned that through hard work, she could break barriers and achieve anything she set her mind to.
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So after becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Military, she learned to fly a helicopter and became one of the first handful of women to fly combat missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Then her Blackhawk was shot down over Iraq, costing her both legs and partial use of her right arm. She spent a long, painful year in Walter Reed Hospital undergoing surgeries and intensive physical therapy to relearn how to walk on her new prosthetic legs.
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But Tammy is a fighter, so she turned these experiences into an opportunity to become a champion for Veterans. She ran for Congress and eventually won a seat in the U.S. Senate, where she is still breaking barriers. In 2018, she became the first sitting Senator to give birth and bring a baby onto the Senate floor so she could care for her child and do her job at the same time.
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Tammy has overcome so many obstacles and continues to be a fierce advocate for our troops, Veterans and military families in Washington. But Tammy is facing a tough re-election battle and needs your help to stay in the Senate. So please:
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Can you split a contribution today between Senator Tammy Duckworth and Senator Maggie Hassan so they can continue this important work? We are asking for $5, but any amount you can give will go a long way.
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Thank you for being on our team.
All our best,
Team Duckworth
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