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Commander Jesus A. Rodriguez
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Commander Jesus A. Rodriguez
Commanding Officer
Commander Tony Rodriguez, a native of El Paso, Texas, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He earned his aviator wings in 1997 and completed fleet replacement training at Helicopter Combat Support Squadron THREE (HC-3) in San Diego, before being assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron FIVE (HC-5) in Yigo, Guam in 1998.
His first sea tour flying the CH-46 included deployments to the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the Persian Gulf on the USNS NIAGRA FALLS (T-AFS 3) and USNS FLINT (T-AE 32) where he served as detachment Assistant Officer-in-Charge and flew missions in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD.
In 2001, Commander Rodriguez reported as Flag Aide to Commander U.S. Naval Forces Marianas (COMNAVMAR) who is also U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) Regional Coordinator and PACOM representative for Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
After completing MH-60S Knighthawk training in 2004, Commander Rodriguez reported to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28) and helped transition the squadron from CH-46 Flight Operations to MH-60S Flight Operations. While at HSC-28, he deployed aboard USNS SPICA (T-AFS 9) in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
In 2006, Commander Rodriguez reported to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO TWO (HSC-22) and deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Bangladesh, and Africa aboard USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) as Officer-in-Charge of HSC-22’s first detachment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. He continued to serve as Operations Officer and Maintenance Officer before transferring to the United States Naval War College in 2009.
Commander Rodriguez received a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, then reported to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO SIX (HSC-26) in March of 2011 as Executive Officer. He has flown over 2,700 hours and his awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2), and Navy Achievement Medal.
He is married to the former Carolina Baeza from El Paso, TX. They have two children, Sara (10) and Diego (8), and currently reside in Virginia Beach.
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