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Feature | Jan. 31, 2024

An Impossible Win?

By Jorge Gomez

SSG Christopher Ramirez and his team are facing an uphill battle. Outnumbered 6 to 1 by their counterparts at Brooke Army Medical Center. They're the Davids taking on the Goliaths in the Best Leader/Best Squad competition in April 2024. But the Ophthalmology NCOIC isn't fazed. Pressure? It fuels him. Doubt? It's his motivation.

Hear Ramirez reveal:
•    Why he welcomes the pressure and doubt that come with being the smaller team.
•    His biggest physical hurdle and how he's pushing himself to overcome it.
•    The grueling training tactics he uses to stay ahead of the competition.
•    His secret weapon that could give IACH the edge they need to win.

Will Ramirez and his underdog squad defy the odds and claim victory? Follow the IACH Team here and root them on. 
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