Amy McGrath
Amy M. McGrath (born June 3, 1975) is an American politician and former Marine fighter pilot. During her 20 years of service in the Marine Corps, McGrath flew 89 combat missions against al-Qaeda and the Taliban.[1][2]
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| File:Amy McGrath Event- (49220643717) 1.jpg McGrath in 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1975
(aged 50) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (before 2017) |
| Spouse(s) | Erik Henderson
(m. 2009) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Johns Hopkins University (MA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States |
| Branch/service | 22x20px United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1997–2017 |
| Rank | 18px Lieutenant Colonel |
| Awards | |
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McGrath was the first woman to fly a combat mission for the Marine Corps, as well as the first to pilot the F/A-18 on a combat mission.[3][4]
Following her retirement from military service in 2017, McGrath entered politics. She was the Democratic nominee for Kentucky's 6th congressional district in the 2018 election, narrowly losing to incumbent Republican Andy Barr.[5]
In July 2019, she announced her campaign to run for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate in the 2020 election against incumbent Mitch McConnell.[6] In June 2020, she won the Democratic nomination.[7] However, she lost the general election to McConnell.
Amy McGrath Media
- Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon
- Air Medal ribbon.svg
Ribbon from the Air Medal awarded by the United States Department of Defense.
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal ribbon
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ribbon
- Amy McGrath Event-0897 (49219793308).jpg
McGrath speaks with supporters during a campaign event, 2019
- Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Ribbon from the Meritorious Service Medal awarded by the United States Department of Defense. The color is Scarlet, or Pantone 220 C.
- Air Medal ribbon.svg
Ribbon from the Air Medal awarded by the United States Department of Defense.
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
Ribbon for the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal awarded by the United States Department of the Navy.
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
Ribbon for the Achievement Medal awarded by the United States Department of the Navy.
- United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg
The United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation ribbon. The shade of gold is Federal Standard 13637. The blue is PMS 281 or FS-15050. The shade of red is PMS 199 or FS-11350.
References
- ↑ de Wind, Dorian (August 2, 2017). "Amy McGrath, a Marine Combat Fighter WSO on a New Mission". HuffPost. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/amy-mcgrath-a-marine-combat-fighter-pilot-on-a-new_us_59821830e4b02be325be02d3.
- ↑ Ellis, Ronnie (April 28, 2017). "NKY's Amy McGrath considering run against Andy Barr? CNHI News reporter Ronnie Ellis has the story". Northern Kentucky Tribune. http://www.nkytribune.com/2017/04/nkys-amy-mcgrath-considering-run-against-andy-barr-cnhi-news-reporter-ronnie-ellis-has-the-story/.
- ↑ "Kenton native named to Ky. Aviation Hall of Fame". The Cincinnati Enquirer. August 14, 2016. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/kentoncounty/2016/08/14/kenton-native-named-ky-aviation-hall-fame/88729204/.
- ↑ Kenny, Caroline (August 2, 2017). "Retired fighter pilot announces her run for Congress in Kentucky" (Includes video). CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2017/08/01/politics/amy-mcgrath-kentucky-announcement-video/index.html.
- ↑ Tackett, Michael (May 23, 2018). "How Amy McGrath Went From Marine Fighter Pilot to Victorious Democrat". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/23/us/politics/amy-mcgrath-kentucky.html.
- ↑ Daniel Desrochers (July 9, 2019). "Amy McGrath launches campaign for U.S. Senate, paints a target on Mitch McConnell". Lexington Herald Leader. https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article232418242.html. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ↑ Kentucky US Senate primary: Amy McGrath squeaks out win over Charles Booker. Courier Journal. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2020/06/30/kentucky-us-senate-primary-election-results-booker-vs-mcgrath/3278820001/.
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