Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay
Lieutenant Colonel Salvador Jauregui III
United States Marine Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Jauregui is a native of Santa Clarita, California. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 2006 with a BS in Political Science and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. After attending The Basic School, he completed flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in Feb 2009. He subsequently reported to MCAS Kaneohe Bay for his first fleet assignment to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 flying the CH-53D.
While flying for the “Ugly Angels” of HMH-362, LtCol Jauregui filled multiple roles including the NATOPS and Aviation Safety Officer while deploying twice to Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
In June 2013, LtCol Jauregui reported to Tactical Control Squadron Eleven at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. While there he where he was assigned as the Marine Liaison Officer to Amphibious Squadron Three and deployed with the 11th MEU to the 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Operation to support aviation operations within Operation Inherent Resolve.
In May 2015 LtCol Jauregui reported to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 where he was the Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Officer, the Director of Safety and Standardization and finally the Executive Officer. While serving with “Warhorse” LtCol Jauregui deployed to Okinawa, Japan with the Unit Deployment Program.
Upon returning from Okinawa, LtCol Jauregui reported to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) where he served as a Science and Technology Officer evaluating emerging technologies.
In Dec 2018 LtCol Jauregui reported to the Pentagon and served the Deputy Commandant for Aviation initially in the Air Warfare Systems Branch and then as a plank owner of the Cunningham Group. While stationed at the Pentagon, LtCol Jauregui earned a Masters of Cybersecurity from Georgetown University in 2021.
In Jun 2024 LtCol Jauregui reported to Marine Forces Pacific as the Director for Safety before reporting to MCB Hawaii to assume command of MCAS Kaneohe Bay in Jun 2025.
Lieutenant Colonel Jauregui’s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal (5th Strike/Flight Award), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Gold Star in lieu of second award), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two Gold Stars in lieu of third award).