By Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett, Air Reserve Personnel Center Public Affairs / Published February 26, 2015
Col. Joseph C. Ramsey was the first and only African-American commander of the Air Reserve Personnel Center when it was previously located at the former Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado. He served as the 21st ARPC commander from May 16, 1987 until Aug. 23, 1991. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Col. Joseph C. Ramsey presents a certificate to Margaretta “Gretta” Burroughs in an undated photo. Ramsey was the first and only African-American commander at the Air Reserve Personnel Center when it was previously located at the former Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado. He served as the 21st ARPC commander from May 16, 1987 until Aug. 23, 1991. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Col. Joseph C. Ramsey was the first and only African-American commander of the Air Reserve Personnel Center when it was previously located at the former Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado. He served as the 21st ARPC commander from May 16, 1987 until Aug. 23, 1991. Since retiring from the Air Force, Ramsey has done management consulting in Europe, Africa and the Middle East in service of his clients. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)