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SMMC Ruiz visits MCRD Parris Island

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to drill instructors with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit...

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SMMC Ruiz visits U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marine Officer Instructors, officer candidates, and...

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SMMC Ruiz visits 1st MAW in Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) and...

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SMMC Ruiz visits 1st MAW in Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) and...

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SMMC Ruiz participates in MOAA TotalForce+ Conference

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, right, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and senior enlisted leaders from across the Armed...

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NMC 250 Philadelphia: SMMC Ruiz joins volunteer event

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, alongside U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose...

 

 

"IF THE MARINE IS THE WEAPON SYSTEM, THEN TREAT THE MARINE LIKE A WEAPON SYSTEM AND ARM THE MARINE LIKE A WEAPON SYSTEM." -SMMC

 

 

 

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, alongside U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity as part of Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia 250, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10, 2025. The event honors 250 years of Marine Corps legacy, tradition, and service by giving Philadelphia residents and visitors the opportunity to connect with Marines and Sailors, and experience community engagement events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, right, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and senior enlisted leaders from across the Armed Forces, discuss readiness and retention in their services during the Military Officers Association of America TotalForce+ Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 29, 2025. The conference is an inaugural, people-focused event that brings together military members, veterans, their families, and industry leaders to address key issues facing the "total force." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kassie McDole)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) and the Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Academy, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 3-4, 2025. Ruiz participated in a variety of engagements including as the keynote speaker for 1st MAW’s Senior Leaders’ Conference, a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) town hall, promotion ceremonies, luncheons with hand-selected SNCOs and NCOs, and observation time with various 1st MAW night crews. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) and the Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Academy, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 3-4, 2025. Ruiz participated in a variety of engagements including as the keynote speaker for 1st MAW’s Senior Leaders’ Conference, a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) town hall, promotion ceremonies, luncheons with hand-selected SNCOs and NCOs, and observation time with various 1st MAW night crews. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marine Officer Instructors, officer candidates, and midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, New York, Sept. 29, 2025. Ruiz participated in a variety of engagements including a physical training iteration, an office call with academy leadership, two speaking sessions with midshipmen, and a campus tour. Ruiz visited the campus in order to learn more about USMMA’s education and career opportunities and to speak with midshipmen on Marine Corps culture and officer-enlisted relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to drill instructors with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Nov. 10, 2025. During his two-day visit to the depot, Ruiz met with senior enlisted leaders and drill instructors to discuss training standards and observe daily operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kassie McDole)

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Marine Minute: Steel Knight 23
I'M CORPORAL MADISON SANTAMARIA WITH YOUR MARINE MINUTE.

U.S. MARINES, SAILORS AND AIRMEN PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE STEEL KNIGHT 23 ON MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON.

STEEL KNIGHT IS AN ANNUAL, THREE-PHASE EXERCISE DESIGNED TO TRAIN I MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN THE PLANNING, DEPLOYMENT, AND COMMAND AND CONTROL OF A JOINT FORCE AGAINST A ADVERSARY COMBAT FORCE, AND ENHANCE EXISTING LIVE-FIRE AND MANEUVER CAPABILITIES OF THE MARINE AIR-GROUND TASK FORCE.

THE COMBINED-ARMS LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE TAKES PLACE FROM NOV. 27, 2023 – DEC. 15, 2023.

DURING THE EXERCISE MARINES AND SAILORS RESPOND TO__ SIMULATED EVENTS AND SITUATIONS. THEY ADAPTED TO VARIOUS OBSTACLES AND ENVIRONMENTS OVER THE EXERCISE, INCREASING LETHALITY AND RESPONSIVENESS.

STEEL KNIGHT ENSURES 1ST MARDIV AND I MEF ARE OPTIMIZED FOR NAVAL EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE IN CONTESTED SPACES AND IS PURPOSE-BUILT TO FACILITATE FUTURE OPERATIONS AFLOAT AND ASHORE.

MARINES AND SAILORS ARE EXPECTED TO REACT CALMLY AND PROFESSIONALLY, AND DEFUSED ANY SITUATION AS THEY CONTINUE OPERATING SIMULATED STATIONS AND PROVIDE REALISTIC TRAINING FOR MARINES, SAILORS AND AIRMAN.

TO STAY UP TO DATE ON MORE MARINE CORPS EXERCISES AND NEWS, VISIT MARINES.MIL

THAT’S IT FOR YOUR MARINE MINUTE. FOR MORE NEWS AROUND THE CORPS GO TO MARINES.MIL.
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Marine Minute: Steel Knight 23
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I'M CORPORAL MADISON SANTAMARIA WITH YOUR MARINE MINUTE. U.S. MARINES, SAILORS AND AIRMEN PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE STEEL KNIGHT 23 ON MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON. STEEL KNIGHT IS AN ANNUAL, THREE-PHASE EXERCISE DESIGNED TO TRAIN I MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN THE PLANNING, DEPLOYMENT, AND COMMAND AND CONTROL OF A JOINT FORCE AGAINST A ADVERSARY COMBAT FORCE, AND ENHANCE EXISTING LIVE-FIRE AND MANEUVER CAPABILITIES OF THE MARINE AIR-GROUND TASK FORCE. THE COMBINED-ARMS LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE TAKES PLACE FROM NOV. 27, 2023 – DEC. 15, 2023. DURING THE EXERCISE MARINES AND SAILORS RESPOND TO__ SIMULATED EVENTS AND SITUATIONS. THEY ADAPTED TO VARIOUS OBSTACLES AND ENVIRONMENTS OVER THE EXERCISE, INCREASING LETHALITY AND RESPONSIVENESS. STEEL KNIGHT ENSURES 1ST MARDIV AND I MEF ARE OPTIMIZED FOR NAVAL EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE IN CONTESTED SPACES AND IS PURPOSE-BUILT TO FACILITATE FUTURE OPERATIONS AFLOAT AND ASHORE. MARINES AND SAILORS ARE EXPECTED TO REACT CALMLY AND PROFESSIONALLY, AND DEFUSED ANY SITUATION AS THEY CONTINUE OPERATING SIMULATED STATIONS AND PROVIDE REALISTIC TRAINING FOR MARINES, SAILORS AND AIRMAN. TO STAY UP TO DATE ON MORE MARINE CORPS EXERCISES AND NEWS, VISIT MARINES.MIL THAT’S IT FOR YOUR MARINE MINUTE. FOR MORE NEWS AROUND THE CORPS GO TO MARINES.MIL.
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Fleet Week Houston Teaser 2026
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U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, conduct a live-explosion exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2026. The exercise demonstrates the skill and precision of explosive ordnance disposal technicians in a safe, controlled environment as they execute explosive effects supporting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration and the Wall of Fire display at the 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jasmin Az)
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MCRD San Diego Delta Company Graduation
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The new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 3, 2026. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
Pfc. Mitchell Marfell - Oakland Athletics Shout-out
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Mitchel Marfell, an administrative clerk with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, sends his family and favorite baseball team, the Oakland Athletics, a message at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, April 3, 2026. Marfell is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Indio Woods)
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