24-02-2025
Miami Valley native selected as new Blue Angels flight surgeon
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Miami Valley native is now serving with the Blue Angels as their latest flight surgeon.
Jen Murr has just been announced as the new U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight surgeon, according to our partners at the Sidney Daily News.
Murr graduated from Jackson Center High School in Shelby County and attended Xavier University near Cincinnati. She served for six and a half years active duty in the Navy before working in Emergency Medicine while in Reserves.
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Murr will now travel with the Blue Angels as they perform in air shows across the country.
As flight surgeon, Murr will serve as the fully licensed physician for the Blue Angels, which specialized training regarding pilot health.
The flight surgeon is also one of the safety observers during flights, listening to communications and grading maneuvers to ensure everything is safely done.
Murr starts her new position in March. The Blue Angels will arrive in the Miami Valley for the Dayton Air Show on June 21-22.
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