She didn't let the loss of her foot hinder her, until she attempted to enlist in the military.

Daily Dumpling: She didn't let the loss of her foot hinder her, until she attempted to enlist in the military.

Hanna Cvancara, a dedicated nurse with a prosthetic foot, has been persistently rejected from joining the military due to her amputation. Despite excelling in physical tests and proving her capabilities as an emergency nurse, she faces barriers due to military regulations. Determined to challenge this, she has applied to the Air National Guard and is working with Congress to pass a bill allowing amputees to serve as medical personnel. While the military allows amputees to continue service after an injury, it remains resistant to their initial recruitment. Cvancara's advocacy seeks to change this stance and demonstrate the value that amputees can bring to the military.

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