Redmond Ramos joined the Navy ten days after leaving high school in 2007 as a Corpsman. In 2011 Redmond was wounded in Afganistan whilst serving with the 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment. His left leg was badly wounded by an improvised explosive device whilst running over the battlefield to administer care to a wounded Marine. Despite numerous operations to save the limb it was ultimately amputated. He currently works in military combat training. He will be competing in Field-Discus, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming and Track running.