Description: (US Air Force Veteran, Bestselling Author, and Former Democratic Candidate)
Mary Jennings Hegar, a United States Air Force veteran, is recognized for her advocacy efforts and political campaigns. Notably, she made headlines for successfully suing the Air Force to eliminate the Combat Exclusion Policy. She later authored a memoir chronicling her time in Afghanistan. Hegar also ran for the Democratic nomination for both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in Texas, narrowly missing victory to Republican incumbents. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong dedication to service, advocacy, and political involvement.