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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)

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)

Photo by Master Sgt. Kassie McDole

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)

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)

Photo by Master Sgt. Kassie McDole

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, left, engages with Marines following a town hall 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, left, engages with Marines following a town hall 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero

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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero

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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher

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 Force during a promotion ceremony at the southern border wall near San Ysidro, California, Feb. 24, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security with the emplacement of physical barriers to add additional security that will curtail illegal border crossings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Diego Berumen)

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 Force during a promotion ceremony at the southern border wall near San Ysidro, California, Feb. 24, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security with the emplacement of physical barriers to add additional security that will curtail illegal border crossings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Diego Berumen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Diego Berumen

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.)

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.)

Photo by Anthony Ramsey

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