Videos

Sergeant Ricardo Ramirez, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, discusses overcoming losing his hand during combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ramirez, a native of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, deployed as a combat replacement with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. Available in High Definition.

Sergeant Ricardo Ramirez, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, discusses playing on the 5th Marine's football team. Ramirez, a native of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, lost his hand during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He does not allow this handicap to keep him from doing the things he enjoys. Available in High Definition.

Sergeant Michael Murray, food service specialist, 5th Marine Regiment, discusses Sgt. Ricardo Ramirez, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, and a teammate of Murray’s on the Fighting Fifth’s football team. Available in High Definition.

Sergeant Ricardo Ramirez, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, discusses his journey after he lost his hand during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in early 2006. Ramirez also participates on the Fighting Fifth’s football team and achieves a 1st class on the Marine Corps physical fitness test and combat fitness test. Produced by Sgt. Timothy Lenzo. Also available in High Definition.