Motivator of the Week: Lance Cpl. Destiny Ramos

Credit: Cpl. Damaris Arias | Date Taken: 01/29/2021
Interview and B-Roll of Lance Cpl. Destiny Ramos, an aviation operations chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269 poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2021. “An enemy who puts obstacles in front of you to see to it that you fall, while a leader teaches you to walk when you only knew how to crawl,” said Ramos, a Leesburg, Florida native. According to her leadership, Ramos’ professionalism, maturity, and motivation has made her stand out among her peers. Ramos is proficient is her primary military occupation specialty as an aviation operations specialist and recently was appointed as the squadrons aviation operations chief, which is normally occupied by a staff sergeant. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Damaris Arias)