Editor’s note: The U.S. Navy makes it a practice to profile service members as they train and serve around the globe.
The following profile was recently published about Belleville native Isaiah Ramirez who is training to become an electronics technician in the submarine force.
- By James Green, Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class, Navy Office of Community Outreach
Belleville native Seaman Recruit Isaiah Ramirez is training to be part of the U.S. Navy’s 125-year tradition of service under the sea.
Ramirez graduated from Paramus Catholic High School in 2020.
Ramirez believes the skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Belleville.
“Growing up in Belleville instilled in me a hard-work ethic,” Ramirez said. “Hard work is the cornerstone to success in the Navy and the submarine community.”
Ramirez joined the Navy seven months ago.
Today, Ramirez is a student at Navy Submarine School, training to serve as an electronics technician in the submarine force. The Submarine School is located at Naval Submarine Base New London.
“I joined the Navy for direction and stability,” Ramirez said. “I didn’t have a plan or an idea of what I wanted. The Navy opened my eyes and gave me the drive I had been missing.”
Once in the fleet, the training at submarine school allows sailors to build competence and proficiency in operating and maintaining submarines and all its systems.
The school also provides refresher and advanced training to members of the submarine force and those supporting submarine commands to increase proficiency in specific skills.
Known as America’s “Apex Predators,” the U.S. Navy’s submarine force operates a large fleet of technologically advanced vessels.
These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world in support of U.S. national security goals.
After he completes his training, Ramirez will serve aboard, or in support of, one of the Navy’s three basic types of submarines: fast-attack submarines, ballistic-missile submarines and guided-missile submarines.
Strategic deterrence is the nation’s ultimate insurance program, according to Navy officials. As a member of the submarine force, Ramirez is part of the rich 125-year history of the U.S. Navy’s most versatile weapons platform.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90 percent of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
“I am most proud of graduating from boot camp,” Ramirez said. “It’s a long eight weeks, and to see my family at the end of it at graduation is something I will never forget. Serving in the Navy means sacrificing for others. Missing family events is hard, but there is a lot of pride and honor in knowing I play an important role in the security of our country.”
Ramirez is grateful to those who helped make his Navy career possible.
“I want to thank my family for helping and supporting me as I embark on this journey,” Ramirez added. “I also would like to thank my girlfriend, Ash, for her continued support and for helping me stay grounded.”
