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SMMC visits Marines at Southern Border Wall

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, pins sergeant chevrons on a Marine with I Marine Expeditionary...

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SMMC Speaks at National War College

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, meets and speaks with Marine Corps officers attending National...

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SMMC Speaks at 2025 Marine Corps Talent Management Symposium

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz addresses attendees at the 2025 Marine Corps Talent Management Symposium hosted...

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SMMC Speaks at Marine Corps League Conference

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, gathers with members of the Marine Corps League (MCL) during the...

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SMMC meets with Australian Army Regimental Sergeant Major

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, conducts a bilateral meeting with Australian Army Warrant Officer...

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SMMC Visits MCAS Miramar

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks Marines during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar...

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SMMC Speaks at Parent Town Hall

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks with U.S. Marines and Sailors stationed on Marine Corps Air Station...

 

 

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

 

 

 

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks with U.S. Marines and Sailors stationed on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, during his visit at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 25, 2025. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps visited multiple locations on the air station such as the chow hall, single marine program, the branch medical clinic and toured barracks around base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher)

SMMC Speaks at Parent Town Hall

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz addresses attendees at the 2025 Marine Corps Talent Management Symposium hosted by Manpower and Reserve Affairs at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 19, 2025. More than 100 military and civilian leaders from across the Fleet Marine Force were invited to participate in the symposium, where they engaged in discussions on a range of topics focused on enhancing the Corps’ combat effectiveness and efficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Anthony C. Ramsey Jr.)

SMMC Speaks at 2025 Marine Corps Talent Management Symposium

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks Marines during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Barracks Bash during a base visit at MCAS Miramar, California, Feb. 26, 2025. The Barracks Bash is an annual event held at the installation for Marines and Sailors living in the barracks to relax, have fun and build unit cohesion. Ruiz visited MCAS Miramar as part of a tour of west coast installations to better understand the needs and capabilities of the Marines stationed there. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

SMMC Visits MCAS Miramar

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, meets and speaks with Marine Corps officers attending National Defense University at the National War College, Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. Ruiz spoke with the Marines and faculty on the topic of preparing today for the unknown conflict of tomorrow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

SMMC Speaks at National War College

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, gathers with members of the Marine Corps League (MCL) during the 2025 MCL National Mid-Winter Conference Banquet, Arlington, Va., March 1, 2025. Ruiz was the guest of honor and spoke to the importance of the path MCL members paved for active Marines to follow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

SMMC Speaks at Marine Corps League Conference

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, conducts a bilateral meeting with Australian Army Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham, Regimental Sergeant Major, 2nd Division, Washington, D.C., March 7, 2025. The meeting was conducted in order to discuss the upcoming training between partnered nations, and the modernization of forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

SMMC meets with Australian Army Regimental Sergeant Major

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Marines With CLB-23 Execute Mountain Training Exercise 3-25
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group (CLB-23) undergo three weeks of Mountain Training Exercise 3-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, from May 28 to June 15, 2025. CLB-23’s mission during MTX was to increase proficiency in core mission essential tasks while operating in a mobility constrained environment due to these extreme conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Dark Mountains - Cinematic Post Rock Ambient" by Most Requested Music / https://stock.adobe.com/ "BAR WENCH" by Life Span / https://stock.adobe.com/
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1st Marine Logistics Group Change of Command
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1st Marine Logistics Group Change of Command
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in the 1st Marine Logistics Group change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 18, 2025. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel relinquished command of the 1st MLG to Brig. Gen. Omar J. Randall. More than 8,000 Marines and Sailors of various occupational specialties comprise the 1st MLG, accomplishing the six functions of logistics: supply, maintenance, transportation, general engineering, health services, and services, in support of the I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Seaira Moore)
Alpha Company Motivational Run
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Alpha Company Motivational Run
New Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 17, 2025. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Video Cpl. Jordy Morales)
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, June 17, 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.
Marine Corps Reserve ITX 3-25
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Marine Corps Reserve ITX 3-25
U.S. Marines from across Marine Forces Reserve participate in Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25), Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 2nd-19th, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)
QUART 25.3: Forged By Sea
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QUART 25.3: Forged By Sea
U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force train alongside U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 while underway in the Pacific Ocean from May 28 to June 6, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise involving the integration of multiple units from I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. 3rd Fleet to enhance their amphibious warfare skills, enabling the Navy and Marine Corps to prepare for seamless operations in contested and permissive environments. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell)
The Stronger Warrior Field Meet at MCAS Miramar
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The Stronger Warrior Field Meet at MCAS Miramar
U.S. Marines and Sailors stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar participate in the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at MCAS Miramar, California, June 16, 2025. The Stronger Warrior Field Meet is held to increase morale and foster the warrior spirit in friendly competition between the service members stationed on MCAS Miramar. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)
Cpl. Sara Medina's camera recovered from Operation Sahayogi Haat
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Cpl. Sara Medina's camera recovered from Operation Sahayogi Haat
This video was created to document the camera of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sara Medina, a combat photographer who served with Marine Corps Installations Pacific on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2025. Medina and Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug, a combat videographer, were both on board a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 that crashed during Operation Sahayogi Haat after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on May 12, 2015. Medina’s camera was recovered shortly after the crash. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Maksim Masloboev)
MRF-D 25.3: U.S. Marines conduct a simulated embassy reinforcement
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MRF-D 25.3: U.S. Marines conduct a simulated embassy reinforcement
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 reinforce a simulated embassy during an integration check at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 15, 2025. The integration check ensures the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force is prepared to conduct crisis response operations in support of U.S. Department of State objectives and partner nation governments anywhere, anytime. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Keegan Jones)
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Marines With CLB-23 Execute Mountain Training Exercise 3-25
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Marines With CLB-23 Execute Mountain Training Exercise 3-25
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group (CLB-23) undergo three weeks of Mountain Training Exercise 3-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, from May 28 to June 15, 2025. CLB-23’s mission during MTX was to increase proficiency in core mission essential tasks while operating in a mobility constrained environment due to these extreme conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Dark Mountains - Cinematic Post Rock Ambient" by Most Requested Music / https://stock.adobe.com/ "BAR WENCH" by Life Span / https://stock.adobe.com/
MRF-D 25.3: Southern Jackaroo 25 Teaser
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MRF-D 25.3: Southern Jackaroo 25 Teaser
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, participate in Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Australia, May 26 - June 10, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angelina Sara)
22nd MEU ARGMEUEX
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22nd MEU ARGMEUEX
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 12-June 1, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhances operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)
MRF-D 25.3: 2nd Bn., 1st Marines completes Predator Series 2025
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MRF-D 25.3: 2nd Bn., 1st Marines completes Predator Series 2025
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, complete participating in Predator Series 2025 at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, May 19 – June 10, 2025. The Predator Series consists of two bilateral exercises between MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force, Predator’s Walk and Predator’s Run, designed to further enhance small unit interoperability and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment. (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Universal Music Production: Lacrimosa (Trailer Beats) published by Atmosphere Music Ltd. / universalproductionmusic.com) (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)
25th Marines Participate in SOUTHERN STAR 25
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25th Marines Participate in SOUTHERN STAR 25
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, and Chilean Marines work together during Exercise SOUTHERN STAR 25 at Fuerte Aguayo, Chile, from May 26 to June 8, 2025. SOUTHERN STAR 25’ is a multinational special operations exercise taking place across Chile from May 26 to June 8, uniting forces from six nations and 10 observing countries, totaling over 2700 participants to enhance interoperability and strengthen global SOF partnerships through joint training from as far north as Antofagasta to the southern region of Punta Arenas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)
MRF-D 25.3: Predator Series 2025 final video intro
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MRF-D 25.3: Predator Series 2025 final video intro
The Predator Series consists of two bilateral exercises between MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force, Predator’s Walk and Predator’s Run, designed to further enhance small unit interoperability and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment, conducted at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, May 19 – June 10, 2025. (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Universal Music Production: Lacrimosa (Trailer Beats) published by Atmosphere Music Ltd. / universalproductionmusic.com) (U.S. Marine Corps video animation by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)
14th Marines Conduct Regimental Fire Exercise
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14th Marines Conduct Regimental Fire Exercise
U.S. Marines with 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a regimental fire exercise across the United States, June 4-11, 2025. FIREX is a regiment level exercise designed to increase mission capabilities and enhance operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)
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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps