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SMMC Ruiz visits MCAS Cherry Point

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North...

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SMMC Ruiz visits TRS

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North...

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SMMC speaks at MCBH Town Hall

U.S. Marines sing the Marines’ Hymn alongside Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during a town hall at the base...

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SMMC Hosts Sunset Parade

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, delivers a motivating address to Marines of Marine Barracks...

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SMMC Ruiz attends II MEF R&A

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North...

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SMMC hosts SMMC Symposium

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, hosts the 2025 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium...

 

 

"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, visits Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 6, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz met with leadership from MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), visited Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron 2, spoke at an all-hands town hall, and attended chow with select Marines. Ruiz visited MCAS Cherry Point to gain a better understanding of current MAW operations. (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 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz attended the II Marine Expeditionary Force relief and appointment ceremony, where Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Loftus. Ruiz also spoke Marines attending the Transition Readiness Seminar, in order to receive feedback on the program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

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U.S. Marines sing the Marines’ Hymn alongside Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during a town hall at the base theater at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), June 24, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz met with leadership from MCBH, visited the College of Enlisted Military Education - Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, conducted a barracks walkthrough, toured the MCBH Individual Issue Facility (IIF), and spoke at an all-hands town hall. Ruiz visited MCBH to gain a better understanding of current operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, delivers a motivating address to Marines of Marine Barracks Washington prior to the start of a Sunset Parade held June 17, 2025, at the United States Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event honored noncommissioned officers throughout the Marine Corps and celebrated the dedication of enlisted leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz attended the II Marine Expeditionary Force relief and appointment ceremony, where Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Loftus. Ruiz also spoke Marines attending the Transition Readiness Seminar, in order to receive feedback on the program. (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, hosts the 2025 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium in Washington D.C., and Annapolis, Maryland, July 14-18, 2025. From across the force, over 60 senior enlisted leaders and their spouses gathered to discuss troop welfare, manpower, training and education, leadership, and policy. Throughout the week, the symposium received remarks from a range of senior leaders and speakers including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Mr. Eric J. Geressy, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, the 37th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy, Mr. Stephen Simmons, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (PTDO), Mr. Jay W. Hurst, the 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, retired Sgt. Maj. Alford L. McMichael, and Mindset Coach Todd Durkin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

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Camp Pendleton Foreign Visitor Process
The motion graphic shows the process to escort foreign visitors onto Camp Pendleton. This motion graphic was created on April 15, 2025, at Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. The motion graphic is a product in support of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton’s initiative to help base residents properly escort friends and family who are foreign visitors onto base. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic created by LCpl. Alicia N. Shores)
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NMC 250: Parade Reel
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NMC 250: Parade Reel
U.S. Marines and Sailors from across the services participate in a parade during Navy Marine Corps 250 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13, 2025. NMC 250 honors 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps legacy, tradition, and service by giving Philadelphia residents and visitors the opportunity to connect with Marines and Sailors, learn about the Corps’ values of honor, courage, and commitment, and experience community engagement events, static displays and performances. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)
MCRD San Diego Lima Company Graduation
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MCRD San Diego Lima Company Graduation
The new Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 10th, 2025. 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.
NMC 250: Ship Parade Reel
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NMC 250: Ship Parade Reel
Philadelphia residents gather to view U.S. Navy ships during Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia 250 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9, 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, learn about the Corps values of honor, courage, commitment and experience community engagement events, static displays and performances from the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)
MCRD San Diego Fox Company Graduation
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MCRD San Diego Fox Company Graduation
The new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 3rd, 2025. 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.
U.S. Marine Corps Modern Day Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps Modern Day Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Julia Brandenburg wears the Revolutionary War uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Brandenburg, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Planner with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps Spanish-American War Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps Spanish-American War Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brady Bythewood wears the Spanish-American uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Bythewood, a financial management resource chief with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps World War I Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps World War I Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Basse wears the World War I uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Basse, an intel specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps World War I Women’s Marinette Winter Service Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps World War I Women’s Marinette Winter Service Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Chevell Hall wears the uniform Women wore in World War I during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Hall, a ground supply chief with 4th Marine Air Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps Banana Wars Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps Banana Wars Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Donald Touchette wears the Marine Banana Wars uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Touchette, operations chief with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps War of 1812 Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps War of 1812 Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Garcia wears the War of 1812 uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Garcia, an administrative specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps Seminole War Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps Seminole War Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James Richardson wears the Seminole War uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Richardson, an administrative chief with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps Mexican-American War Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps Mexican-American War Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Cruz wears the Mexican-American Warr uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Cruz, a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps Civil War Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps Civil War Uniform Reel
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Johnson wears the Civil War uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. Johnson, a legal clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
U.S. Marine Corps WWII Navy Corpsmen Uniform Reel
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U.S. Marine Corps WWII Navy Corpsmen Uniform Reel
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Drake O’ConnorDelosrios wears the Marine WWII uniform during the Marine Corps 250th Ball Pageant, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 3, 2025. O’Connor, assistant medical planning chief with Headquarters, Marine Forces Reserve, participated in this pageant to honor every era of the Marine Corps past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Expressive Violin" by Elonix /https://stock.adobe.com/
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