Been on Oregon II since, June 2006.

This is LCDR Ramos' first Command and third sea assignment. He previously served aboard FERREL as Executive Officer and served aboard RAINIER. Shore assignments include working as Deputy Chief of MOC-A Operations, Hydrographic Database Manager, South Pole Station Chief, and Atlantic Hydrographic Party.

LCDR Ramos holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. He resides in Chesapeake , VA with his wife and two children.