2010 First Hispanic Commandant of the Corps of Cadets

General Joe E. Ramirez Jr., Class of 1979, becomes the
commandant of the Corps of Cadets, becoming the first Hispanic
to hold the position. During his time at Texas A&M University,
Ramirez joined the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band in the Corps of
Cadets, where he commanded the B Company “Streetfighters”
his senior year.