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Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and United States Army officer who has achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In her civilian career, she served as the eighth director of national intelligence (DNI) from 2025 to 2026, as well as the U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021 and in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2002 to 2004.
Throughout her military service in the U.S. Army, Gabbard has been deployed to combat zones, earning the Combat Medical Badge. Her service in the Middle East is recognized by the Iraq Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
In addition to her military achievements, Gabbard has received numerous civilian decorations and honors. These include the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award from the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School for her advocacy on behalf of veterans, and the County Alumni Award from the National Association of Counties.
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