 My name is Rachel Tarbox. I'm a lieutenant. I'm an MH-60 Romeo instructor pilot, and I work for America's Navy. I decided I wanted to be a pilot when I was in college after doing a summer training. I spent a week with a helicopter squadron and it just seemed pretty fun. Being a pilot and being an instructor pilot appeals to me because every student is different. Every flight is different. It keeps you on your toes. I think the Navy is good about giving us equal opportunity, especially in aviation. I mean, if you get your qual, you get your qual, there's nothing holding me back from doing any mission in my community that a male pilot can do. I like to hang out with my friends, relax. I really like going to the beach, whether to play volleyball or just kind of hang out. And I think the Navy really supported at recharge times so that you're fresh and ready to come back. It's made me who I am. It's taught me confidence in myself, taught me how to take my leadership abilities and use them. I think that's the biggest thing, and working with people and being a leader, I think those skills translate to any field.