Caughlan was also the last commanding officer of MCAS Tustin .
On October 1 , 1997 , Colonel Thomas A. Caughlan became the first Marine commanding officer of MCAS Miramar since World War II .
Colonel was also the last commanding Colonel of MCAS Tustin .
On October 1 , 1997 , Colonel Thomas A. Caughlan became the first Marine commanding officer of MCAS Miramar since World War II .