Was it that Tammy Duckworth?

An alert commenter of this Conde Nast Traveler piece wondered if a letter writer asking about travel agents specializing in travelers with disabilities was the Tammy Duckworth. The commenter was referring to the Illinois National Guard major and Iraq War vet who narrowly lost a race for a seat in Congress after a tough campaign last year. Duckworth lost both her legs as a result of a combat injury.
Was it her?