Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
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SMMC Visits MCRD Parris Island

Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, November, 16, 2023. The...

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48th Marine Corps Marathon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, runs through the 48th MCM course in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2023....

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MCB Quantico Cake Cutting Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, a native of South Boston, Virginia, presents the cake to...

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Chosin Few Reunite

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks with a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran during a reunion for those...

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MCB Quantico Cake Cutting Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, right, a native of Sonora, Mexico, stands at attention for the...

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U.S. Senate Cake Cutting

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz speaks with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst during a cake cutting ceremony at the U.S....

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House of Representatives Cake Cutting Ceremony

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz speaks with Lt. Gen. David Bellon, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces...


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The United States Naval Community College (USNCC) was introduced to support enlisted Sailors and Marines in achieving professional certificates and associate degrees that will enhance operational readiness and improve warfighting capabilities, while putting Sailors and Marines on a path to lifelong learning. With the addition of the US Coast Guard, Coast Guardsmen will also be able to access the USNCC.  

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Keris MAREX 23 Teaser Trailer
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force and Indonesian Marines with 4th Marine Infantry Battalion, Pasmar 1, participate in Keris Marine Exercise 2023 at Piabung Training Area in Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 23 to Dec. 11, 2023. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise led by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Indonesian Marine Corps, or Korps Marinir, to promote military interoperability and maritime domain awareness capabilities, strengthen relationships, and expand military capabilities among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and Partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dean Gurule) 
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