In an undated photo, Col. Joseph C. Ramsey presents a certificate to Margaretta Burroughs. Ramsey was the first and only African-American commander of ARPC when it was previously located at the former Lowry Air Force Base, Colo. He served as the 21st ARPC commander from May 16, 1987, until Aug. 23, 1991.

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