Corporal Jorge Eligio Salazar was born in Bakersfield California and was raised in Delano, CA. He joined the Marine Corps on December 8, 2008 and completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. He graduated infantry training and was assigned to 1st battalion 1st marines Camp Pendleton, California. From there he deployed once on the 13 meu and once to Afghanistan in support of operation enduring freedom. On August 10, 2012 during an operation in Kajaki, Afghanistan he was wounded by an improvised explosive devise while trying to medevac one of his squad members. He was taken to naval medical center san diego where he is now part of wounded warrior battalion.
Warrior of the Month: Jorge Salazar
