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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Gunnery Sgt. Gustavo Ramirez retired from the Marine Corps here, Feb. 11, after 20 years of faithful service. He was the personnel chief for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group.
“It’s been a long time,” said Ramirez from El Paso, Texas. “I’ve spent many years in the Corps and have been many places, now it’s my time to hang it up.”
Ramirez spoke about his various duty stations and positions he held in his 20 years in the Marine Corps.
“I received my [military occupation specialty] here in Camp Delmar,” Ramirez said. “I’ve been to places like Japan and just finished a deployment in Afghanistan, now I’m retiring where I first started.
He also added that he worked with a lot of great people and that he took something from all of them.
“I’ve learned something new from every one of you,” said Ramirez. “From my [private first class]’s all the way up to the [commanding officer].
Ramirez was the recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and certificate of appreciation during the ceremony.
Ramirez’s wife and children along with friends and fellow Marines and sailors attended the ceremony to give recognition for his hard work and dedication to serving his country. Ramirez’s wife received flowers on behalf of the Marines in his section, and she also received a certificate of appreciation from the command.
“My wife has been with me through it all,” said Ramirez. “For almost 20 years she put up with my mess, I love her for that.”
Even though Ramirez is hanging up his uniform and transitioning to the next chapter in his life, the Marine Corps will always be a part of him and his legacy will live on through the Marines he mentored along his 20-year journey.
| Date Taken: | 02.11.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 03.15.2011 13:33 |
| Story ID: | 67110 |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
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