Carbondale, Ill. – A Carbondale native is among those chosen to be a part of the Blue Angels next year.

Navy officials announced this week Navy Lt. Gregory Bollinger Jr. is one of nine new members added to the Blue Angels for 2015. He will serve as a supply officer.

Bollinger is currently assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 9 (VX-9) at Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake, California.