As a former Blue Angel in 1971-72, Monica is one very impressive Naval Flight Surgeon. She is articulate, dedicated, talented and has an excellent perspective on the demands of her medical profession, especially the Blue Angels. She is an incredible professional and is definitely a team player which is a crucial factor to the Blue Angels long history of success and admiration.. Monica is and will always be an inspiration to others to pursue their goals. It was enlightening to see her video and I wish her all the best for continued success! Striker
Does the Flight Surgeon get the ability to have a longer Duty with The Blue Angels? If there were 1 position that I could see being beneficial to allowing a career out of it, it would be the Flight Surgeon, ESPECIALLY someone like her!!!
@strikerswitzer8339 Were you in Threshold? Looking up the teams from '71 and '72, there are names I remember, including yours, from the movie so I figure that's when filming was done(?). I didn't see the Blues live until '98 (my first vacation to NAS Pensacola) but I've watched the Thunderbirds since the F-4 days and that's the most awesome demo platform.
@@KyleCowden - Kyle, I was the opposing solo in 1971 and Skip was the Lead. Most of the filming was done with the 1970 team and they did some follow ups on the 71 team. I’m guesstimating about 70/ 30. I agree with you about the F-4 being the most impressive but I’m bias and times have changed. The teams have done a good job with the F/ A 18 and the Super Hornet is really impressive. Glad you were able to make it to P’Cola. Hopefully, you had time to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum. Striker
Outstanding! Monica is very impressive. I was most touched by her confidence paired with passion and humbleness. What an exciting jewel to crown her medical career, Naval Flight Surgeon for the Blue Angels. The BEST of THE BEST, Naval Medicine and Naval Aviation. Bravo Zulu! Go Navy!
Humility is the mark of a professorial who is confident, qualified, trusted, and capable. The most amazing people who are truly great are often the most humble people you will ever meet!
So impressive! Also fascinating that the flight surgeon is also an integral part of the team as the eyes on the ground for formation debrief. I can't imagine the over-all skill set, mental attitude, and personality that it takes for this position. There are special people that walk among us and LCDR Borza is one of them. Thank you for your service!
One more incredible chapter of the Blue Angels day to day working routine and its actors behind the curtains. It was a pleasure to listen to Monica's every word describing what she goes thru and goes thru her in fulfilling her daily duties with the team. She seems to be that iron hand in a velvet glove probably more velvet than iron I'm inclined to think after watching her speak. Excellent video as usual. Looking forward to every single upcoming release on my much- loved Blue Angels.
BRAVO ZULU! Thank you for your service. I appreciate you and admire your dedication, compassion, and spirit. I have not had the privilege to serve, I have had the honor of working with Military Aviators…they are a truly unique group of Alphas. I love the fact that you are the chief safety officer. This bespeaks volumes to the level of professionalism and understanding you and your team have achieved. Great teams are only as great as their leaders. I am sure this is echoed by your commanders and the NAVY writ large. It also shows how much TRUST YOU HAVE EARNED! (Having worked with similar groups I can attest that is no small feat!) My wish for you and your team is to be well, be safe, and most of all don’t forget TO HAVE FUN!
AWESOME, Good job on making it to the pinnacle of USN Flight Surgeon for the "BLUES"! Here's hoping your future stays bright and Thank you for your Service!!
It was very inspiring to see this video with the naval aviator Monica Borza. A very special one. I would like to see more of these videos coming up. Thank you for this wonderful documentary. All the best in your flying carrer, Monica. Thank you for your story about the dad's background and your connection with the the navy and how you became a medical worker. How inspiring was to you to help a man with physical problems, how a modern medicine can help us all, and then again a flight job in military, with the Blue Angels. Awesome, amazing!!!!
Ryan I missed this one...Doc Monica is outstanding. Really enjoyed her story about how she got into medicine. Great job. I don't know how she grew up in VB without seeing the Blue Angels fly...
Well Said & Well Done Monica. What a Great Career for you & I wish you all the Best in the Future be it with the Blue Angels or no matter where life might take you. Your no doubt a Valuable Asset to the Team. Respectfully.
Thank you Doc for your Naval service. I served in Naval Air way back in the late 60’s. I had the opportunity to fly back seat in our TA-4’s and I have always believed it was the most fun I ever had, with my clothes on.🤣
"Doc" if 130 flights are required for a Demo show, who was Solo #5 in 2021 whilst "Chewy" was getting rehabbed, please? I felt he was a little snubbed as "Chompers" called his overly nose down mistake, "gross" in 1st part of Debrief, he never really got any redeeming love afterwards? Watched it Monday at 5pm in Dallas, and again at 2:40 in Dallas yesterday, and I was grinning ear-to-ear for 93 minutes straight, twice, but I was a little concerned for him and his family when they go and watch it? Lastly, The Flight Surgeon, how long is your duty, it's a much more specific role, and just like Cmdr Woolidge getting 9 yrs in total as "Boss" do they allow you a 7-10 yrs Duty as "Doc"? Loved it so much, was shocked @GlenPowell got 1st of 6 Producers' credit, and JJ Abrams was with last 2 Producers' credits (I worked 3 ½ yrs in Motion Picture Industry before getting married nearly 28 yrs ago), was Glen the on site Producer then? Did he get to ride backseat at all or often? I'm to understand he'll be in Maverick 2 just announced, which is fantastic... but initially all that love usually first comes at a person's first time seeing The Blue Angels at a live Airshow, and its something you never forget! Lastly, Blue Angel #7 was Narrator, and #8 was a female closest to door during briefings, is that correct, are they both pilots that also practice and learn to cover in the event such as Chewy had??? That's all, just really enjoyed everything I took in, as soon as MGM releases on Prime, I'll buy it to watch again and again!!! Came home and watched Maverick again last night 😅 Be Blessed "Doc" be very blessed ❤
Just to answer your last question: #7 is indeed the narrator, and is one of the (usually 3) tactical jet selectees each season. Upon joining the team, the new selectees will be assigned their position for the next season, either 2, 3, 6, or 7. (2 may or may not be open, as it opens every other season). If assigned as 7, that pilot will narrate the show and serve as the advance pilot and VIP pilot giving rides to media, etc at show sites. That pilot serves a 3 year tour of duty with the team. After completing a year as narrator, that pilot will move into a demo position, where they will fly for 2 years. Tradition for the past 25 years is to transition to the opposing solo (6), but could be assigned to fly 3, as has been tradition in the 70s and 80s. #8 is a naval (or Marine) flight officer, which of course is not a pilot, but a specific role applied for. #8 serves 2 years as events coordinator before returning to an operational squadron.
God Bless America.....and God Bless Monica Borza!!!! She gives everyone hope for the future! Anchors Away!!!! We all sleep better with super fine people like Monica Borza as part of our wonderful Defense System!!! Pray for every soul who makes the sacrifices needed to maintain Peace and Prosperity!!
Hey uh I have a question on being a flight surgeon if you don't mind me asking a few question as this might be a career Im interested in pursuing as I'm thinking of getting the hpsp scholarship program. 1. Can any kind of medical degree can become a flight surgeon? 2. Can dental surgeon who has either dds ( doctor of dental surgery) or md/dds ( medicine doctor/ doctor of dental surgery) degree become a flight surgeon? 3. Can a flight surgeon specialize more on aviation and flying jet later on if he choose to do so ? 4. Can a doctor after finishing his medical residency in his college and apply to be a flight surgeons? These are things I really want to know and thanks for reading my comment and I hope to hear from you soon :)
@@irishman2k12 She's wearing Flight surgeon wings. Flight surgeon wings are distinct from aviator wings. NFOs also wear wings, distinct from aviator wings, but they are also not pilots. Not all wing insignia designate rated pilots.
