Laura Ramirez

== Laura Ramirez ==
Laura Ramirez was a distinguished one-star general in the Appalachian Marine Corps, serving as a veteran officer who was previously a high-ranking commander for the United States Marine Corps. Later, she served as the commander of the Appalachian Marine Division following the annexation of Appalachia into the Southern States. Ramirez led the Appalachian Marine Corps as a Colonel after the untimely death of Nathan Krauss, being promoted by Secretary of Defense Andrew Jones in 2022.
Born in Los Angeles, California, in 1975, Ramirez had dedicated most of her life to military service and leadership. Before the Great Collapse in 2018, Ramirez had a renowned military career, known for her inspiring style of leadership. Ramirez graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1997, where she excelled in her studies. Her early assignments included deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, where she showcased her commitment to her fellow Marines and the mission at hand.
In her time as an officer in the United States Military, Ramirez was known particularly for her boldness and firm belief in gender equality, to the extent that many of her male subordinates accused her of favoring women in the ranks. Despite this, she was often celebrated as being an influential or inspirational figure because of this. However, Ramirez was not without controversy. Many missions she authorized, and the ways she carried them out, made her subject to scrutiny by various international journalists and humans rights organizations.
Following the Great Collapse, Ramirez returned to New Jersey. Her family was living in housing at McGuire AFB at the time, but they chose to leave amid the turmoil caused by the Jinanvirus. The family bounced around until the threat of Seaboard became very real, taking over New Jersey, where Ramirez was living. When the Harrisburg Committee was crushed in 2019 after the Battle of Harrisburg, Ramirez and her family fled to an independent county in Pennsylvania, where she helped rally militants to join the Appalachian Resistance.
In 2021, after the untimely death of General Nathan Krauss, Ramirez's exemplary service and leadership came to the attention of the Appalachian Republic's high command. Recognizing her vast experience and skills, they promoted her to the rank of Brigadier General, entrusting her with the responsibilities of a senior officer. Thereon, Ramirez was the active commander of the Appalachian Marine Corps.