Due to the shortage of jobs in the island, many Puerto Ricans joined the United States Army which offered a guaranteed income.

Upon the outbreak of World War II, Calero was reassigned to the Third U.S. Infantry Division and sent to Europe.

The 65th Infantry departed from Puerto Rico on August 26, 1950, when the United States became involved in the Korean War.

[6] In 2020 SFC Agustín Ramos Calero was posthumously inducted to the Puerto Rico Veterans Hall of Fame.

[7] In 2022 SFC Agustín Ramos Calero was posthumously inducted to the 3rd Infantry Division Marne Hall of Fame.

Congressional Gold Medal On June 10, 2014, President Barack Obama, signed the legislation known as "The Borinqueneers CGM Bill" at an official ceremony.