• E89: First Responder PTSD
    May 24 2024

    Welcome! As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the team called Kenny and Ryan to pinch hit with Nick and a special guest, CAPT Patrick Dill. CAPT Dill has been spearheading a campaign to better track and take care of Coasties from all communities, even the ones who float on boats. He shares some phenomenal insight into how we are taking care of our people. The team discusses doing better as an organization, but also doing better as friends.

    If you need help, please dont hesitate to go to CGSUPRT.com the password to log in is USCG.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • E88 Jason Quinn, The Real ResQ
    May 10 2024

    The team sits down Jason Quinn from The Real ResQ Podcast and discusses his former life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, his current adventures, and new rescue gear! Tune in and hear some different perspectives and techniques on high risk rescues!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • E87 2024 Women in Aviation Conference Pt. 1
    Apr 19 2024

    Normally behind the scenes, Miranda Fay takes the mic to kick off our Women in Aviation International Conference coverage. Miranda is joined by 6 junior aviation members to talk about their experience at the conference, provide insight to the importance of the conference and talk about the take aways from the weekend. It’s not often we get to highlight our most junior members, so shout out to AMT3 Gina Ryan, AET3 Nacole Nader, AMT2 Megan Howard, AMT3 Winter Smith, AMT2 Alex Roper, and AMT3 Melanie Andrews for sharing your experiences with us!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno, LT Miranda Fay, LT Leigha Steinbeck

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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    30 mins
  • E86 CDR Doug Watson (ret.) and CG 6020 Pt. 2
    Apr 6 2024

    The team welcomes CDR Doug Watson (ret.). Doug recounts his experience from a survivors perspective as an HH-60 pilot whose helicopter entered the water during the dramatic M/V Selendang Ayu SAR case!

    P.S. Sam was last seen shredding some gnar in Europe, we really don't know where he is this time..

    Nick is still learning how to upload files to the internet so apologies for the day late episode drop!!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare, and LCDR Kenny Ingram


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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    1 hr
  • E85 CDR Doug Watson (ret.) and CG 6020 Pt. 1
    Mar 22 2024

    The team welcomes CDR Doug Watson (ret.). Doug recounts his experience from a survivors perspective as an HH-60 pilot whose helicopter entered the water during the dramatic M/V Selendang Ayu SAR case!

    If you're at WAI, go find Miranda (our IG Guru), she is currently hosting the show down in Orlando!

    P.S. Sam's feet are cold from all the amazing skiing he's been doing in Europe so we think he's heading back to the states soon

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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    57 mins
  • E84: Hangardeck Stories
    Mar 8 2024

    We have a great show this Friday with LT Brian Dugal. He and Nick regale stories of hangardeck life before they switched to the dark side of officership and pilotage. Leigh Steinbeck joins as well to back up Nick as a host!

    If you're at WAI, go find Miranda (our IG Guru), she'll be hosting the show down in Orlando!

    P.S. Sam thought Zurmat was too fancy, so he's in the back country of Switzerland now!

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • E83: SAR Stories
    Feb 23 2024

    Back on track again! The team welcomes LT Leigha Steinbeck to the show to tell us another great SAR story. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the team bringing you the action yet again.

    If you're at the Heli Expo, check out booth 3015 and jump on the show with us!

    P.S. Sam had to switch to IPA's as he hikes the fjords of Norway.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Throwback: The Bail-Out
    Feb 17 2024

    We are incredibly sorry for the delay between shows. We'll be back on track shortly, we promise. in a couple weeks the gang will be headed to the Heli Expo to record even more shows! Swing by and say hello on air if you're in the area!

    In the meantime, check out this throwback to one of our most popular shows. It'll give you the chills all over again!

    P.S. Sam had to switch to IPA's as he hikes the fjords of Norway.

    As always, check us out on Instagram @flightsuitfriday

    We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

    Hosts: LT Nick Litchfield, LT Rob Mineo, LT Max Sherno

    Producer/Creator: LCDR Ryan Vandehei

    Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

    Social Media Director: LT Miranda Fay

    Past Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, LCDR Nate Shakespeare


    Disclaimer:
    The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Flight Suit Friday podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute or replace official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

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    1 hr and 9 mins