SAN DIEGO (Sept. 10, 2014) Ayax Ramirez, division head for basic and applied research at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific), poses with a laser deposition system. Ramirez was highlighted in a feature story as part of an effort to celebrate diversity at Naval Information Warfare Systems Command during National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Maison Piedfort)