Georgia Military College (GMC) held a promotion ceremony announcing the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Robel Ramirez, USA (Ret.), who has served as the GMC deputy commandant for the past five years to GMC Colonel and as the 43rd Commandant of Cadets at GMC, effective immediately.
“Col. Ramirez’s performance as the GMC Deputy Commandant of Cadets has taken our Corps to the next level,” said Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell, IV, USA (Ret.), president of Georgia Military College.
“Our Corps of Cadets embodies our legacy of leadership and represents our commitment to our values of Duty, Honor, Country, And Character above all. Col. Ramirez has demonstrated a unique ability to connect with our cadets and will continue to be a great leader for our Corps in this new position.”
Col. Ramirez served for over 22 years in the U.S.
Army. Commissioned in 1996 from the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon’s U.S. Army Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), he held numerous leadership positions and overseas assignments, including three consecutive tours in the Republic of Korea and two combat deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. He also participated in Operation Unified Response as part of the U.S. response to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake. In his final two assignments, he served as a senior ROTC professor of military science for the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez and as brigade executive officer for the 6th Brigade, U.S.
Army Cadet Command.
He first joined the GMC family after retiring in 2018, serving as the GMC deputy commandant of cadets. The following year, he earned the 2019-2020 GMC Employee of the Year.
“Serving as deputy commandant of cadets has been an immense honor,” said Ramirez.
“I could not be more thankful, humbled, and honored to continue to serve in this great institution and help mold our nation’s future leaders.
I am privileged to have the opportunity to lead young men and women who aspire to become authentic servant leaders of character.”
Ramirez has completed extensive leadership training throughout his military career and has earned many distinguished awards for his service. He is a graduate of the armor officer basic and advanced courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in material management from the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, as well as a Master of Arts degree in acquisition and procurement. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Parachutist Badge.
During the ceremony, Ramirez’s family had the honor of pinning him with the rank of GMC Colonel.
His wife, Tammy, is a teacher at GMC Preparatory School, where both their daughters also attend.
- Contributed