Joe Ramirez, the director of Marine Corps Liaisons for Government and External Affairs for MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, was recognized for his 40 years of combined Marine Corps and civil service when he was presented an award by Col. Daniel J. Lecce, the base commanding officer, during a ceremony held Sept. 17, in John A. Lejeune Hall, aboard the base. - Joe Ramirez, the director of Marine Corps Liaisons for Government and External Affairs for MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, was recognized for his 40 years of combined Marine Corps and civil service when he was presented an award by Col. Daniel J. Lecce, the base commanding officer, during a ceremony held Sept. 17, in John A. Lejeune Hall, aboard the base.