{"product_id":"2940155063124","title":"From the Prairie to the Pentagon: The Inspiring Story of the Airman Who Achieved the Highest Position Ever Held by an Enlisted Woman in U.S. Military History","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaised on a farm in Central Minnesota, Denise Jelinski-Hall attended a one-room country school through fifth grade and never dreamed of opportunities beyond her rural community. After graduating from high school, she took an assembly-line job as a seamstress, then became a teller at the local bank. Although she wanted to pursue higher education, college wasn't an option. A chance observation by a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard changed her life forever: \"I see so much more potential in you,Denise. Why don't you join the Air Force and get out of this town?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the next three decades, Denise rose through the ranks, ultimately serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She achieved the highest position ever held by an enlisted woman in the history of the U.S. military.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDenise's memoir demonstrates what one person can achieve with a strong work ethic and desire to serve. It is a timeless American story of success,determination, perseverance, and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denise Jelinski-Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111961346288,"sku":"2940155063124","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940155063124_p0.jpg?v=1764119804","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940155063124","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}