A remarkable American woman, , has become an inspiration to many after overcoming a life-changing injury sustained while serving in the military.
According to a report by M. Scientific, Duckworth was serving as a soldier during the Iraq War when the helicopter she was piloting was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. The devastating attack caused her to lose both of her legs and severely injured one of her arms.
Despite the tragic incident, Duckworth refused to let her injuries define her. She continued serving her country in the military in non-combat roles before eventually retiring after years of dedicated service.
After leaving the military, she turned to public service and entered politics. Her determination and commitment earned her the trust of voters, leading to her election as a U.S. Senator. GET THE FULL STORY HERE.
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