70,000 Feet High: The First Black Woman to Pilot the U-2 Spy Plane
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Join The Wellness Driven Life Show for an inspiring conversation with Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, the first and only African American woman to pilot the U-2 "Dragon Lady" spy plane. ✈️ We'll discover how her childhood mindset set the stage for her to defy expectations and achieve this incredible milestone, flying at 70,000 feet 🌌 in a demanding aircraft unlike any other. The U-2 requires specialized suits and tremendous physical and mental endurance to operate, pushing human limits for national security. 💪 Learn how Merryl's experiences shaped her into an inspirational figure who, even in retirement, continues to live a wellness-driven life, proving that we can all reach for the sky with determination. ✨
Learn more about Colonel Merryl Tengesdal: www.merryltengesdal.com
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