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Army yanks tribute to Purple Heart senator who lost both legs after MAGA backlash
- The Army deleted a Soldier for Life post praising Tammy Duckworth after online backlash.
- Duckworth is a Purple Heart recipient who lost both legs in Iraq.
- A former Army paratrooper criticized the post on X, prompting the response.
- The Army said the shutdown was a routine matter of handling Army business.
- Duckworth served in the Army Reserve and Illinois National Guard for over two decades.
- The Soldier for Life network connects veterans with employment, healthcare and retirement resources.
- The incident occurred amid broader political tensions and scrutiny of official social media.
- Duckworth pressed Defense Secretary Hegseth to resign during confirmation hearings.
- The report includes quotes from a Department of Defense source about the decision.
- The post was tied to a February 2026 context and media coverage from Reuters and The Hill.
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