Tulsi Gabbard

Imagine someone who is both a brave soldier and a leader in government! That's Tulsi Gabbard. She was born a long time ago, on April 12, 1981.

She grew up in a place called Hawaii, which is a beautiful group of islands in the middle of the ocean. Tulsi has had many exciting jobs, like being a member of the U.S. Congress, where she helped make important decisions for the country.

She's also a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve, which means she's a leader in the military!

Tulsi Gabbard is a real-life hero! She joined the Army National Guard when she was young and even went to a faraway place called Iraq to help soldiers. She was a specialist with a medical unit, meaning she helped take care of people who were hurt.

She also served as an Army Military Police officer. Being a soldier is tough, but Tulsi was brave and earned special badges for her service. She's also a lieutenant colonel now, which is a very high rank!

For many years, Tulsi Gabbard was a U.S. Representative for Hawaii. This means she was like a voice for her home state in Washington, D.C., the capital city.

She sat on important committees that talked about the military and how America works with other countries. She even became the first person of Samoan and Hindu background to be in the U.S. Congress.

That's super cool and shows how diverse our country is!

After her time in Congress, Tulsi Gabbard took on an even bigger role. She became the Director of National Intelligence. This is a very important job where she helps make sure the country is safe and knows what's happening in the world.

It's like being the captain of a giant ship, making sure everyone is on the right course. She's the highest-ranking Pacific Islander American to ever have a government job like this!