Growing up in Brunswick, Capt. Jay Wiggins can vividly remember watching the Blue Angels rehearse at the former Glynco Naval Air Station. But never, even in his wildest dreams, did he ever imagine he would join them on a flight. That became a reality Wednesday afternoon. Wiggins, who serves as director of the Glynn County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, got to take to the air as part of the Wings Over Golden Isles Air Show’s Key Influencer program. Savannah resident Ernest Lee, who was named the state’s Teacher of the Year, was also selected for a flight. An element of the air show, which will begin Friday, the program allows local people of note a chance to hitch a ride with the Blue Angels prior to their weekend performances. Wiggins was selected for his dedication to Glynn County, especially during Hurricane Matthew last October. The natural disaster led to the original air show being rescheduled, but it also opened up the opportunity to feature the Blue Angels. While Wiggins was thrilled by the opportunity, climbing into the passenger seat of the F-18 Hornet gave him pause. “I was very nervous … and it takes a lot to make [...]