SettingsPuerto Rican military officers
Albert Diaz (judge)
Albert Diaz (born 1960) is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Albert Diaz (born 1960) is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Alberto A. Nido
Brigadier General Alberto A. Nido is a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, the British Royal Air Force and in the United States...
Brigadier General Alberto A. Nido is a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, the British Royal Air Force and in the United States...
Alberto Diaz, Jr.
Rear Admiral Alberto Diaz, Jr. (born 1943) is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval District and Balboa Naval Hospital.
Rear Admiral Alberto Diaz, Jr. (born 1943) is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval District and Balboa Naval Hospital.
Alberto Díaz, Jr.
Rear Admiral Alberto Diaz, Jr. (born 1943) is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval District and Balboa Naval Hospital.
Rear Admiral Alberto Diaz, Jr. (born 1943) is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval District and Balboa Naval Hospital.
Antonio J. Ramos
Brigadier General Antonio J. Ramos (born 1946) was an officer of the United States Air Force.
Brigadier General Antonio J. Ramos (born 1946) was an officer of the United States Air Force.
Antonio J. Vicens
Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez is the 20th Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard since January 2, 2009.
Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez is the 20th Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard since January 2, 2009.
Antonio Maldonado
Brigadier General Antonio Maldonado (born in 1941), was an officer of the United States Air Force, who in 1967 became the youngest pilot and Aircraft Commander of a B-52 Stratofortress nuclear b...
Brigadier General Antonio Maldonado (born in 1941), was an officer of the United States Air Force, who in 1967 became the youngest pilot and Aircraft Commander of a B-52 Stratofortress nuclear b...
Antonio Rodríguez Balinas
Brigadier General Antonio Rodríguez Balinas (February 28, 1928 – September 21, 2011) was the first commander of the Office of the First U.S. Army Deputy Command.
Brigadier General Antonio Rodríguez Balinas (February 28, 1928 – September 21, 2011) was the first commander of the Office of the First U.S. Army Deputy Command.
Antonio Valero de Bernabe
Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabé (October 26, 1790 – June 7, 1863), aka The Liberator from Puerto Rico, was a military leader who fought for the independence of South America to...
Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabé (October 26, 1790 – June 7, 1863), aka The Liberator from Puerto Rico, was a military leader who fought for the independence of South America to...
Antonio Valero de Bernabé
Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabé (October 26, 1790 – June 7, 1863), aka The Liberator from Puerto Rico, was a military leader who fought for the independence of South America to...
Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabé (October 26, 1790 – June 7, 1863), aka The Liberator from Puerto Rico, was a military leader who fought for the independence of South America to...
Antulio Segarra
Colonel Antulio Segarra, was a United States Army officer who in 1943 became the first Puerto Rican in history to command a Regular Army Regiment.
Colonel Antulio Segarra, was a United States Army officer who in 1943 became the first Puerto Rican in history to command a Regular Army Regiment.
Augusto Rodríguez (soldier)
Lieutenant Augusto Rodríguez (1841 - March 22, 1880), was a Puerto Rican officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Lieutenant Augusto Rodríguez (1841 - March 22, 1880), was a Puerto Rican officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Carlos Betances Ramirez
Colonel Carlos Betances Ramirez (July 8, 1910 – October 28, 2001), was the only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War.
Colonel Carlos Betances Ramirez (July 8, 1910 – October 28, 2001), was the only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War.
Carlos Betances Ramírez
Colonel Carlos Betances Ramírez, was the only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War.
Colonel Carlos Betances Ramírez, was the only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War.
Carmelo Delgado Delgado
Lieutenant Carmelo Delgado Delgado (April 20, 1913 – April 29, 1937), was a leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party (presided by Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos).
Lieutenant Carmelo Delgado Delgado (April 20, 1913 – April 29, 1937), was a leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party (presided by Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos).
Carmen Lozano Dumler
Second Lieutenant Carmen Lozano Dumler, was one of the first Puerto Rican women to become a United States Army officer.
Second Lieutenant Carmen Lozano Dumler, was one of the first Puerto Rican women to become a United States Army officer.
César Luis González (Aviator)
Second Lieutenant César Luis González was an officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Gonzalez was the first Puerto Rican pilot in the United States Army Air Force and t...
Second Lieutenant César Luis González was an officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Gonzalez was the first Puerto Rican pilot in the United States Army Air Force and t...
Demetrio O'Daly
Field Marshall Demetrio O'Daly, was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Field Marshal in the Spanish Army.
Field Marshall Demetrio O'Daly, was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Field Marshal in the Spanish Army.
Diego E. Hernández
Vice Admiral Diego Edyl 'Duke' Hernandez is a retired United States Navy officer who was the first Hispanic to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Vice Admiral Diego Edyl 'Duke' Hernandez is a retired United States Navy officer who was the first Hispanic to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Edmund Ernest García
Rear Admiral Edmund Ernest Garcia was a United States Navy officer who commanded the destroyer escort USS Sloat during World War II and participated in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and...
Rear Admiral Edmund Ernest Garcia was a United States Navy officer who commanded the destroyer escort USS Sloat during World War II and participated in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and...
Enrique Mendez, Jr.
Major General Enrique Mendez, Jr. (born 1931), was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter...
Major General Enrique Mendez, Jr. (born 1931), was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter...
Enrique Méndez, Jr.
Major General Enrique Méndez, Jr. (born 1931), was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter...
Major General Enrique Méndez, Jr. (born 1931), was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter...
Eurípides Rubio
Captain Eurípides Rubio (March 1, 1938 – November 8, 1966), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a United States Army officer and one of five Puerto Ricans who were posthumously awarded the Uni...
Captain Eurípides Rubio (March 1, 1938 – November 8, 1966), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a United States Army officer and one of five Puerto Ricans who were posthumously awarded the Uni...
Felix Rigau Carrera
First Lieutenant Felix Rigau Carrera (August 30, 1894–October 13, 1954), known as "El Águila de Sabana Grande" (The Eagle from Sabana Grande), was the first Puerto Rican pilot and the first Hisp...
First Lieutenant Felix Rigau Carrera (August 30, 1894–October 13, 1954), known as "El Águila de Sabana Grande" (The Eagle from Sabana Grande), was the first Puerto Rican pilot and the first Hisp...
Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas
Major Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas, DDS was an odontologist, scientist and a Major in the U.S. Army who discovered the bacteria which causes dental caries.
Major Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas, DDS was an odontologist, scientist and a Major in the U.S. Army who discovered the bacteria which causes dental caries.
Fernando L. Ribas-Dominicci
Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci (June 24, 1952 – April 15, 1986), was an F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force.
Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci (June 24, 1952 – April 15, 1986), was an F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force.
Francisco Gonzalo Marín
Lieutenant Francisco Gonzalo Marín, also known as Pachín Marín (March 12, 1863-November 1897), considered by many as the designer of the Puerto Rican Flag was a poet and journalist who fou...
Lieutenant Francisco Gonzalo Marín, also known as Pachín Marín (March 12, 1863-November 1897), considered by many as the designer of the Puerto Rican Flag was a poet and journalist who fou...
Frederick Lois Riefkohl
Rear Admiral Frederick Lois Riefkohl, a native of Maunabo, Puerto Rico, was an officer in the United States Navy and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy and ...
Rear Admiral Frederick Lois Riefkohl, a native of Maunabo, Puerto Rico, was an officer in the United States Navy and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy and ...
Félix Arenas Gaspar
Captain Félix Arenas Gaspar, a Puerto Rican, was a Captain in the Spanish Army who was posthumously awarded the Cruz Laureada de San Fernando for his actions in the Rif War.
Captain Félix Arenas Gaspar, a Puerto Rican, was a Captain in the Spanish Army who was posthumously awarded the Cruz Laureada de San Fernando for his actions in the Rif War.
Félix Rigau Carrera
First Lieutenant Félix Rigau Carrera (August 30, 1894–October 13, 1954), known as "El Águila de Sabana Grande" (The Eagle from Sabana Grande), was the first Puerto Rican pilot and the first Hisp...
First Lieutenant Félix Rigau Carrera (August 30, 1894–October 13, 1954), known as "El Águila de Sabana Grande" (The Eagle from Sabana Grande), was the first Puerto Rican pilot and the first Hisp...
George E. Mayer
Rear Admiral George E. "Rico" Mayer (born c. 1952) is a retired United States Naval officer and Naval Aviator.
Rear Admiral George E. "Rico" Mayer (born c. 1952) is a retired United States Naval officer and Naval Aviator.
Gilberto José Marxuach
Colonel Gilberto José Marxuach a.k.a. "The Father of the San Juan Civil Defense" (November 19, 1910 - April 18, 1957), was a former officer in the United States Army who in 1951 founded and beca...
Colonel Gilberto José Marxuach a.k.a. "The Father of the San Juan Civil Defense" (November 19, 1910 - April 18, 1957), was a former officer in the United States Army who in 1951 founded and beca...
Hector E. Pagan
Brigadier General Hector E. Pagan (born 1957) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become Deputy Commanding General of the U.S.Army John F. Kenned...
Brigadier General Hector E. Pagan (born 1957) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become Deputy Commanding General of the U.S.Army John F. Kenned...
Hila Levy
First Lieutenant Hila Levy is an officer in the United States Air Force who in 2007 made history when she became the first Puerto Rican to be awarded a Rhodes scholarship as a candidate for the ...
First Lieutenant Hila Levy is an officer in the United States Air Force who in 2007 made history when she became the first Puerto Rican to be awarded a Rhodes scholarship as a candidate for the ...
Horacio Rivero, Jr.
Horacio Rivero, Jr. (May 16, 1910 – September 24, 2000), was the first Puerto Rican four-star Admiral and second Hispanic to become a full Admiral in the modern United States Navy.
Horacio Rivero, Jr. (May 16, 1910 – September 24, 2000), was the first Puerto Rican four-star Admiral and second Hispanic to become a full Admiral in the modern United States Navy.
Humbert Roque Versace
Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace (July 2, 1937–September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was awarded the United States' highest military...
Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace (July 2, 1937–September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was awarded the United States' highest military...
Héctor Andrés Negroni
Colonel Héctor Andrés Negroni (born January 30, 1938) is a historian, senior aerospace defense executive, author and the first Puerto Rican graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.
Colonel Héctor Andrés Negroni (born January 30, 1938) is a historian, senior aerospace defense executive, author and the first Puerto Rican graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.
Iván Castro
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
Jacob Lozada
Dr. Jacob (Jake) Lozada was nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
Dr. Jacob (Jake) Lozada was nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
Joseph B. Aviles, Sr.
CWO2 Joseph B. Aviles, Sr. (February 3, 1897 - February 22, 1990), served in the U.S. Navy and later in the Coast Guard.
CWO2 Joseph B. Aviles, Sr. (February 3, 1897 - February 22, 1990), served in the U.S. Navy and later in the Coast Guard.
José Antonio Muñiz
Lieutenant Colonel José Antonio Muñiz (October 16, 1919 –July 4, 1960) was a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the United States Army Air Forces.
Lieutenant Colonel José Antonio Muñiz (October 16, 1919 –July 4, 1960) was a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the United States Army Air Forces.
José M. Cabanillas
Rear Admiral José M. Cabanillas (September 23, 1901-September 15, 1979), was an Executive Officer of the USS Texas which participated in the invasions of North Africa and the Battle of Norma...
Rear Admiral José M. Cabanillas (September 23, 1901-September 15, 1979), was an Executive Officer of the USS Texas which participated in the invasions of North Africa and the Battle of Norma...
José M. Portela
Brigadier General José M. Portela (born 1950), is a retired officer of the United States Air Force who served in the position of Assistant Adjutant General for Air while also serving as commande...
Brigadier General José M. Portela (born 1950), is a retired officer of the United States Air Force who served in the position of Assistant Adjutant General for Air while also serving as commande...
José Semidei Rodríguez
Brigadier General José Semidei Rodríguez (September 12, 1868 - February 19, 1958) was a Puerto Rican who participated in Cuban independence movement that immediatedly preceded the Spanish Ameri...
Brigadier General José Semidei Rodríguez (September 12, 1868 - February 19, 1958) was a Puerto Rican who participated in Cuban independence movement that immediatedly preceded the Spanish Ameri...
Joxel García
Joxel García is a Puerto Rican physician and a former four-star admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Joxel García is a Puerto Rican physician and a former four-star admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Juan Alonso Zayas
Second Lieutenant Juan Alonso Zayas (1869-October 8, 1898), was a Puerto Rican in the Spanish Army who was the commander of the 2nd Expeditionary Battalion stationed in Baler which fought in the...
Second Lieutenant Juan Alonso Zayas (1869-October 8, 1898), was a Puerto Rican in the Spanish Army who was the commander of the 2nd Expeditionary Battalion stationed in Baler which fought in the...
Juan Cesar Cordero Davila
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 6, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ...
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 6, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ...
Juan César Cordero Dávila
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 6, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ...
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 6, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ...
Juan de Amezquita
Captain Juan de Amezquita (born c. 1595), was a Puerto Rican soldier who defended Puerto Rico from an invasion by the Dutch in 1625.
Captain Juan de Amezquita (born c. 1595), was a Puerto Rican soldier who defended Puerto Rico from an invasion by the Dutch in 1625.
Juan Ríus Rivera
General Juan Rius Rivera, was the General of the Cuban Liberation Army of the West upon the death of General Antonio Maceo.
General Juan Rius Rivera, was the General of the Cuban Liberation Army of the West upon the death of General Antonio Maceo.
Lester Martinez Lopez
Major General Lester Martinez Lopez (Ret.), MD, MPH, (born 1955) is the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Major General Lester Martinez Lopez (Ret.), MD, MPH, (born 1955) is the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Lester Martínez López
Major General Lester Martínez López, MD, MPH, is the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Major General Lester Martínez López, MD, MPH, is the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Linda Garcia Cubero
Captain Linda Garcia Cubero is a former United States Air Force officer, of Mexican-American-Puerto Rican descent.
Captain Linda Garcia Cubero is a former United States Air Force officer, of Mexican-American-Puerto Rican descent.
Luis Padial
Brigadier General Luis Padial (February 6, 1832-March 5, 1879), was a soldier, politician and one of the most important figures who was responsible for the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico.
Brigadier General Luis Padial (February 6, 1832-March 5, 1879), was a soldier, politician and one of the most important figures who was responsible for the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico.
Luis R. Esteves
Major General Luis R. Esteves was the first Hispanic to graduate from the United States Military Academy, on June 19, 1915, and the founder of the Puerto Rico National Guard.
Major General Luis R. Esteves was the first Hispanic to graduate from the United States Military Academy, on June 19, 1915, and the founder of the Puerto Rico National Guard.
Manuel Goded Llopis
Manuel Goded Llopis was a Spanish Army general who was one of the key figures in the July 1936 revolt against the democratically elected Second Spanish Republic.
Manuel Goded Llopis was a Spanish Army general who was one of the key figures in the July 1936 revolt against the democratically elected Second Spanish Republic.
Manuel Rivera, Jr.
Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr. (September 24, 1959-January 22, 1991), was the first Puerto Rican serviceman to die in Operation Desert Shield.
Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr. (September 24, 1959-January 22, 1991), was the first Puerto Rican serviceman to die in Operation Desert Shield.
Manuel Rojas (independence leader)
Commander Manuel Rojas, Commander of the Puerto Rican Liberation Army, was one of the main leaders of the Grito de Lares uprising against Spanish rule in Puerto Rico.
Commander Manuel Rojas, Commander of the Puerto Rican Liberation Army, was one of the main leaders of the Grito de Lares uprising against Spanish rule in Puerto Rico.
Marion Frederic Ramírez de Arellano
Captain Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano (August 5, 1913-May 15, 1980), was a submarine commander in the United States Navy and the first Hispanic submarine commanding officer.
Captain Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano (August 5, 1913-May 15, 1980), was a submarine commander in the United States Navy and the first Hispanic submarine commanding officer.
Maritza Sáenz Ryan
Colonel Maritza Sáenz Ryan, is a United States Army officer, and the head of the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy.
Colonel Maritza Sáenz Ryan, is a United States Army officer, and the head of the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy.
María Inés Ortiz
Captain María Inés Ortiz (1967–July 10, 2007), was the first American nurse to die in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the first Army nurse to die in combat since the Vietnam War.
Captain María Inés Ortiz (1967–July 10, 2007), was the first American nurse to die in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the first Army nurse to die in combat since the Vietnam War.
Michael Montelongo
Michael Montelongo (born August 20, 1955 in New York City) was nominated by Pres George W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management.
Michael Montelongo (born August 20, 1955 in New York City) was nominated by Pres George W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management.
Miguel Henríquez
Capt. Miguel Henriquez also spelled Enriquez, was a Puerto Rican Privateer in the latter part of the 17th century.
Capt. Miguel Henriquez also spelled Enriquez, was a Puerto Rican Privateer in the latter part of the 17th century.
Mihiel Gilormini
Brigadier General Mihiel "Mike" Gilormini (August 3, 1918 – January 29, 1988), was a United States Air Force officer who served in the Royal Air Force and in the United States Army Air For...
Brigadier General Mihiel "Mike" Gilormini (August 3, 1918 – January 29, 1988), was a United States Air Force officer who served in the Royal Air Force and in the United States Army Air For...
Orlando Llenza
Major General Orlando Llenza (born 1930) is the second Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General (two-star General) in the United States Air Force.
Major General Orlando Llenza (born 1930) is the second Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General (two-star General) in the United States Air Force.
Pedro Albizu Campos
Don Pedro Albizu Campos was a Puerto Rican patriot and the leading figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement.
Don Pedro Albizu Campos was a Puerto Rican patriot and the leading figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement.
Pedro del Valle
Lieutenant General Pedro Augusto del Valle was a United States Marine Corps officer who became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of Lieutenant General.
Lieutenant General Pedro Augusto del Valle was a United States Marine Corps officer who became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of Lieutenant General.
Pedro N. Rivera
Brigadier General Pedro N. Rivera, M.D. (born 1945) is a retired United States Air Force officer who in 1994 became the first Hispanic to be named medical commander in the Air Force.
Brigadier General Pedro N. Rivera, M.D. (born 1945) is a retired United States Air Force officer who in 1994 became the first Hispanic to be named medical commander in the Air Force.
Rafael Celestino Benitez
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benitez (March 9, 1917 – March 6, 1999) was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the during the Cold War.
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benitez (March 9, 1917 – March 6, 1999) was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the during the Cold War.
Rafael Celestino Benítez
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benítez was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the during the Cold War.
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benítez was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the during the Cold War.
Rafael Conti
Colonel Rafael Conti, also spelled "Conty" was a Puerto Rican who joined the Spanish Army and was placed in charge of the Puerto Rican Militia in the town of Aguadilla.
Colonel Rafael Conti, also spelled "Conty" was a Puerto Rican who joined the Spanish Army and was placed in charge of the Puerto Rican Militia in the town of Aguadilla.
Rafael O'Ferrall
Brigadier General Rafael O'Ferrall (born June 29, 1954) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become the Deputy Commanding General for the Joint Ta...
Brigadier General Rafael O'Ferrall (born June 29, 1954) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become the Deputy Commanding General for the Joint Ta...
Raimundo Díaz Pacheco
Comandante Raimundo Díaz Pacheco was a political activist and the Treasurer General of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party.
Comandante Raimundo Díaz Pacheco was a political activist and the Treasurer General of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party.
Ramón Acha Caamaño
Brigadier General Ramón Acha Caamaño (April 24, 1861-Novermber 26, 1930) was a Spanish Army officer.
Brigadier General Ramón Acha Caamaño (April 24, 1861-Novermber 26, 1930) was a Spanish Army officer.
Ramón Emeterio Betances
Ramón Emeterio Betances y Alacán (April 8, 1827 – September 16, 1898) was a Puerto Rican nationalist.
Ramón Emeterio Betances y Alacán (April 8, 1827 – September 16, 1898) was a Puerto Rican nationalist.
Ramón Power y Giralt
Captain Ramón Power y Giralt, commonly known as Ramón Power, was, according to Puerto Rican historian Lidio Cruz Monclova, among the first native-born Puerto Ricans to refer to himself as ...
Captain Ramón Power y Giralt, commonly known as Ramón Power, was, according to Puerto Rican historian Lidio Cruz Monclova, among the first native-born Puerto Ricans to refer to himself as ...
Raúl G. Villaronga
Colonel Raúl G. Villaronga (born April 1, 1938) is a retired United States Army officer who has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican mayor of a Texas city.
Colonel Raúl G. Villaronga (born April 1, 1938) is a retired United States Army officer who has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican mayor of a Texas city.
Ricardo Aponte
Brigadier General Ricardo "Rico" Aponte (born c. 1949) is a United States Air Force officer who was the first Hispanic Director, J-7, of the United States Southern Command, located in Miami, Florida.
Brigadier General Ricardo "Rico" Aponte (born c. 1949) is a United States Air Force officer who was the first Hispanic Director, J-7, of the United States Southern Command, located in Miami, Florida.
Rose Franco
CWO3 Rose Franco, a Puerto Rican, was the first Hispanic woman to become a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Marine Corps.
CWO3 Rose Franco, a Puerto Rican, was the first Hispanic woman to become a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Marine Corps.
Ruben A. Cubero
Brigadier General Ruben A. Cubero was a highly decorated member of the United States Air Force who became the first Hispanic graduate of the United States Air Force Academy to be named Dean of t...
Brigadier General Ruben A. Cubero was a highly decorated member of the United States Air Force who became the first Hispanic graduate of the United States Air Force Academy to be named Dean of t...
Rudolph W. Riefkohl
Colonel Rudolph William Riefkohl (1885 – November 13, 1950), was an officer in the United States Army, who played an instrumental role in helping the people of Poland overcome the 1919 typhus e...
Colonel Rudolph William Riefkohl (1885 – November 13, 1950), was an officer in the United States Army, who played an instrumental role in helping the people of Poland overcome the 1919 typhus e...
Salvador E. Felices
Major General Salvador E. Felices was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General in the United States Air Force.
Major General Salvador E. Felices was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General in the United States Air Force.
Teófilo Marxuach
Lieutenant Colonel Teófilo Marxuach, (July 28, 1877–November 8, 1939), was the person who ordered the first shot fired in World War I on behalf of the United States on an armed German supply shi...
Lieutenant Colonel Teófilo Marxuach, (July 28, 1877–November 8, 1939), was the person who ordered the first shot fired in World War I on behalf of the United States on an armed German supply shi...
Victor Manuel Blanco
Victor Manuel Blanco (March 10, 1918 – March 8, 2011) was a Puerto Rican astronomer who in 1959 discovered "Blanco 1", a galactic cluster.
Victor Manuel Blanco (March 10, 1918 – March 8, 2011) was a Puerto Rican astronomer who in 1959 discovered "Blanco 1", a galactic cluster.
Virgil R. Miller
Colonel Virgil Rasmuss Miller (November 11, 1900 – August 5, 1968) was a United States Army officer who served as Regimental Commander of the 442d Regimental Combat Team (RCT), a unit whi...
Colonel Virgil Rasmuss Miller (November 11, 1900 – August 5, 1968) was a United States Army officer who served as Regimental Commander of the 442d Regimental Combat Team (RCT), a unit whi...
Víctor Manuel Blanco
Dr. Víctor Manuel Blanco PhD (March 10, 1918 – March 8, 2011) was a Puerto Rican astronomer who in 1959 discovered "Blanco 1," a galactic cluster.
Dr. Víctor Manuel Blanco PhD (March 10, 1918 – March 8, 2011) was a Puerto Rican astronomer who in 1959 discovered "Blanco 1," a galactic cluster.
William A. Navas, Jr.
Major General William A. Navas, Jr. (born December 15, 1942) is the first Puerto Rican to be named an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Major General William A. Navas, Jr. (born December 15, 1942) is the first Puerto Rican to be named an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Ángel Rivero Méndez
Ángel Rivero Méndez (October 2, 1856 – February 23, 1930) was a Puerto Rican soldier, writer, journalist and a businessman who is credited with inventing the "Kola Champagne" soft drink.
Ángel Rivero Méndez (October 2, 1856 – February 23, 1930) was a Puerto Rican soldier, writer, journalist and a businessman who is credited with inventing the "Kola Champagne" soft drink.