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TARR IN THE NEWS 7.14.25
TARR IN THE NEWS | 7.14.25
Rowley’s Bob Snow, Jennifer Cornelius recognized at State Military Appreciation Day'
By Amy Palmer | The Local News
Excerpt below:
Cornelius, like Snow, was recognized on Military Appreciation Day for her “extraordinary contributions both at home and abroad,” Tarr said.
Her military career began in 1993, when the Air Force awarded her a Health Professions Scholarship, which paid for her medical school in exchange for four years of service.
After graduating from Thomas Jefferson University’s med school and training with the Air Force during the summers, Cornelius was assigned in 1997 to the HH-60 Black Hawk rescue squadron based in Okinawa, Japan.
As a flight surgeon, her primary responsibility was to take care of the pilot, their family, technicians, and crew support. Cornelius was trained in aerospace medicine and combat casualty care, and sometimes she became part of the training herself.
Two years later, Cornelius joined a fighter squadron and flew in an F-15 Eagle. After the Sept. 11 attacks, she deployed to Saudi Arabia for three months, she said.
After contacting Tarr’s office and sharing her story, Cornelius said she was both honored and surprised to learn that he nominated her for recognition at Military Appreciation Day.
Tarr told the Local News that Cornelius is a “noble veteran who exemplifies the highest standards of military service, medical excellence, and unwavering dedication to others.”
“Her commitment and sacrifice for our nation deserves our deepest respect, gratitude, and recognition,” he said.
