From booking my trip to landing at my destination, there are so many privileges that I take advantage of as an active duty service member …
How I travel as an active duty service member
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7 Things I’ve learned from 7 years of active duty military service
This summer I’m celebrating 7 years of active duty service to the U.S. Coast Guard. While I still have a ways to go and a …
The Flight School Series: What you need to know about Primary
It’s hard to believe it’s already been 2 years since I went through Primary flight training. I wish I had written more while I was …
10 Takeaways from the Coast Guard Women in Aviation Day 2024
Once a year, Coast Guard women in aviation get together for a one-day conference to network, share stories, and discuss initiatives. It leads into the …
Flight School: The First 6 Months – Part 2
If you missed Part 1, you can find it here! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed on Genuine Sunshine Blog are solely those of …
Flight School: The First 6 Months – Part 1
I’ve been a bit absent from my blog lately. It hasn’t been due to a lack of creativity. Ideas have been stacking up in a …
I got selected for flight school!
A week and a half ago, I found out that I got selected for flight school! In January, I’ll move out to Pensacola, FL to …