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BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN Three generations of one family have sacrificed in service to the nation. The youngest of the trio is in Afghanistan right now, and even though he's not an Aggie, he's got a strong tie to Texas A&M. The love and respect between father and son runs deep with the Ramirez's....
Joe Ramirez Sr. served in the Korean War and was taken prisoner for nearly three years.
Joe's son was inspired. Despite being surrounded by gang influences that led other family down bad paths, Joe Jr. ended up in Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets, then in the Army. He rose to be a general, one that now leads the A&M Corps as its commandant.
Jason Ramirez's A&M ring comes from Corpus Christi, but his love for College Station's campus is clear, along with for his inspiring dad.