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Jessica: We're Aviation Warfare Specialists in the United States Navy.
The helo we fly in is an MH-53 Echo.
Megan: Our primary mission is mine countermeasures. We hunt for mines.
We sweep for mines. You really don't know what's out there.
With imports and exports and shipping lanes, it's kind of a big deal.
Mines do a lot of damage.
Jessica: Sometimes it gets hard but it's very empowering being a girl
and keeping up with the guys.
You're doing the same stuff that they are. It's awesome.
Erica: You know, you feel like everybody's watching,
"Can she do it? Can she cut it?"
And it's that pressure of making sure that you can handle it.
Megan: It's a lot of worries. It's a big responsibility because there is
no time to get it then. You know, we're out there; we have a job to do
and we need to get it done as safely as possible.
Jessica: We're making sure the bird's okay and doing our mission.
Megan: We can do all different types of stuff.
Our helicopter is so versatile that we do humanitarian relief.
That's honestly when I got the most fulfillment out of my job.
Erica: I'm definitely more girly in the Navy. I've always been really shy -
still am - but my confidence has definitely boosted up.
Jessica: I like to go shopping, get manicures, pedicures.
We definitely hang out on the weekends and try to enjoy our free time.
Megan: It's pretty physical - the missions that we do. It's a lot of work. It's totally worth it.
Jessica: It's worth it. Like, "Oh my God, I'm flying in a helicopter right now.
This is my job." It's so awesome. Like, I still get that excitement.
Jessica: Don't second-guess yourself. No matter what anybody tells you,
"Oh, you can't do this. You're a girl. You're not strong enough." Who cares what they say?
If you want to do something, you go for it and you do it.
Megan: You meet people from all different walks of life in the Navy.
As long as you believe in yourself, you can - you can pretty much do anything that you want.