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JOHNMATYI.COM: Helicopter pilot in Iraq who lost both her legs and partial use of one arm in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2004 nominated to be Assistant Secretary at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Helicopter pilot in Iraq who lost both her legs and partial use of one arm in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2004 nominated to be Assistant Secretary at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Obama Nominates Duckworth to Veterans Affairs Post

Tammy Duckworth has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be an assistant secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Illinois Veterans Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be an assistant secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The White House announced the nomination Tuesday. Duckworth was a helicopter pilot in Iraq who lost both her legs and partial use of one arm in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2004. She ran for Congress in 2006, but lost.
As assistant secretary of public and intergovernmental affairs, her duties would include directing VA's public affairs operations, as well as programs for homeless veterans.
Duckworth was a major in the Illinois National Guard. She was appointed director of the Illinois veterans' agency in 2006.

[John K. Matyi] As I learn more about Tammy I will add to this story. As you can see by clicking on the link below, she has been 'In the News' quite a bit. If anyone knows her please add a comment and let us know what you think about her nomination.

Tammy crosses the finish line at the Chicago Marathon in 2 hours and 26 minutes.
Click on "Tammy in the News" for a link to the TV news video.