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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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A Soldier for Life member honored Senator Tammy Duckworth in a public ceremony, acknowledging her service and leadership.
The event underscored the collaboration between veteran programs and lawmakers to support military families.
Duckworth's advocacy and leadership were central themes of the ceremony.
The recognition aimed to emphasize support for military families through veteran initiatives.

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The Army shut down Soldier for Life social media after a post honoring Tammy Duckworth triggered backlash.
The tribute described Duckworth’s military service and rank as part of the Soldier for Life program.
Within 24 hours, the Duckworth post was deleted and the Soldier for Life Facebook page was locked down.
Army Secretary Dan Crenshaw ordered the accounts shuttered following the negative reaction.
The Army attributed the move to routine account deactivation procedures in a memo.
The incident highlights tensions over veterans’ outreach on social media amid partisan responses.
The post drew criticism from a pro-Trump veteran named NOTUS, sparking the backlash.
Duckworth is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Illinois who is a Purple Heart recipient.
The post referenced Duckworth's service as a lieutenant colonel during the Iraq War.
Media coverage cited The Hill as a source for the account of the shutdown decision.

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