Determined to make a better life

Growing up in Gilroy, California, she had everything a girl could wish for: money, designer clothes and so much more. Shortly after high school graduation, her father took everything from her and kicked her to the streets.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Jauregui, Air Force Space Command enlisted aid to the deputy commander, poses for a photo at the 21st Space Wing portrait studio at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, June 20, 2018. Jauregui made a life decision in 2008 to separate herself from Crip gang activity and joined the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robb Lingley