Episode 108: Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal
IN THE NEWS
\nJeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial.
OUR GUEST
\nRetired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady.
She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky"
\n\nRAPID FIRE
\nSpace Force National Guard
\nMarines love of Ranger panties
Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.
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- Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine\u2019s 1st war crimes trial | PBS NewsHour
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- Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
- S.4179 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Space National Guard Establishment Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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