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Joel Ramirez spent 10 years serving in the U.S. Army. That time helped him find his calling career wise and his passion of serving others when he transitioned into civilian life.
During his time in active duty Ramirez served as an Abrams Tanker and had various positions within the tank. He initially started as an M1 armored crewman and moved up the ranks quickly.
“I had the pleasure of going straight from a driver to gunner. Which was really nice because I was on the fast track and I was one of the older Soldiers going into basic training,” recounted Ramirez.
This gave him increased responsibilities. By his last three years of his active duty, he had transitioned into a leadership role.
“I had the pleasure of being the G3 NCOIC at Division Operations in Fort Steward, Georgia during that time, I was in a much higher leadership role than what my rank supported. So, it helped me learn really quickly the admin role, the different type of responsibilities I had, and being able to manage that in a timely manner.”
When his active duty military career came to an end and he and his family moved back to Yuma, Ramirez knew Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) could offer him the type of work that would fulfill both his callings.
“I knew of YPG and what they did, and I wanted to be a part of that. I am a big advocate in serving those who serve, because without people that help us as active-duty Soldiers, we wouldn’t be where we are at today. I really commend them for doing that and I am really happy to be here for that,” remarked Ramirez. He added, “I am here to serve those that serve.”
He came to YPG in 2020 and currently works as the executive assistant to YPG’s Command Group. He serves the YPG Commander, Command Sergeant Major, Technical Director and Chief of staff. Soon after stepping into this role, the YPG Executive Services Officer, Jim Stickney, noticed Ramirez’s skillset and asked him to assist with the VIP visitors during a large-scale demonstration event at YPG. After excelling in that role, Ramirez can now add Protocol Assistant to his resume.
Outside of work he keeps busy with his family, sports and ties that into charity work. He’s took part in charity golf tournaments including the Bridget’s Gift, Gila Ridge Benefit, Right Turn for Veterans Benefit, Varsity Team Inc. He also uses his bowling skills to compete in charity tournaments benefiting local community youth, veterans, small business, and many more.
“I do all these things in hopes to gain comradery with my teams/teammates, new friendships, personal growth, but most of all to show my kids that with hard work and practice you can achieve anything. I participate in charity events to give back to those who are less fortunate. I am honored to be here as a part of a team of teams to make this happen.”
| Date Taken: | 10.08.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 10.08.2024 09:49 |
| Story ID: | 481746 |
| Location: | YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA, US |
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