After Graduating from the US Naval Academy, McGrath joined the Marine Corps and flew 89 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2002, she became the first woman in the Marine Corps to fly in combat in the F-18. 

In her new memoir, ‘Honor Bound’, describes her groundbreaking time in the military, her tough political campaigns, and the challenges we face as a country. 

Follow Amy on Twitter at @AmyMcGrathKY 

To learn more about Amy, listen to her interview on our other podcast, Burn the Boats

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