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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, a Sonora, Mexico native, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, center, and Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo during Ruiz’s visit to Camp Wilson at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 25, 2024. Ruiz visited Camp Wilson to gain an understanding of who the Marines are, their mission, and how they prepare for deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, a Sonora, Mexico native, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, center, and Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo during Ruiz’s visit to Camp Wilson at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 25, 2024. Ruiz visited Camp Wilson to gain an understanding of who the Marines are, their mission, and how they prepare for deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz participates in a question and answer discussion with the Marines and sailors of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany March 28, 2024.

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited MCLB Albany and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz participates in a question and answer discussion with the Marines and sailors of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany March 28, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited MCLB Albany and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Mason Coots

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, reads a promotion warrant during an all-hands formation aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Souda Bay, Greece, March 1, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the forward deployed 26th MEU(SOC) and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, reads a promotion warrant during an all-hands formation aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Souda Bay, Greece, March 1, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the forward deployed 26th MEU(SOC) and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), during an all-hands formation aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Souda Bay, Greece, March 1, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the forward deployed 26th MEU(SOC) and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), during an all-hands formation aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Souda Bay, Greece, March 1, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the forward deployed 26th MEU(SOC) and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), during an all-hands formation aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Souda Bay, Greece, March 1, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the forward deployed 26th MEU(SOC) and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), during an all-hands formation aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Souda Bay, Greece, March 1, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the forward deployed 26th MEU(SOC) and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), during an all-hands formation aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Souda Bay, Greece, March 1, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the forward deployed 26th MEU(SOC) and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), during an all-hands formation aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Souda Bay, Greece, March 1, 2024. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the forward deployed 26th MEU(SOC) and met with leadership while also hosting discussions with Marines and Sailors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Carlos Ruiz, speaks with Marines from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group during a Lance Corporal town hall on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz conducted a lance corporal town hall at 2nd MLG’s Human Performance Center where he spoke to Marines about the importance of noncommissioned officer leadership and the life of the individual Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Carlos Ruiz, speaks with Marines from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group during a Lance Corporal town hall on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz conducted a lance corporal town hall at 2nd MLG’s Human Performance Center where he spoke to Marines about the importance of noncommissioned officer leadership and the life of the individual Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

Photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, speaks with Marines from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group during a Lance Corporal town hall on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz conducted a lance corporal town hall at 2nd MLG’s Human Performance Center where he spoke to Marines about the importance of noncommissioned officer leadership and the life of the individual Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, speaks with Marines from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group during a Lance Corporal town hall on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz conducted a lance corporal town hall at 2nd MLG’s Human Performance Center where he spoke to Marines about the importance of noncommissioned officer leadership and the life of the individual Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

Photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz speaks to a Marine on duty during a tour of the enlisted barracks during a visit to Marine Forces Special Operations Command at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz toured MARSOC to learn more about its mission and capabilities and took time to meet with enlisted Marines to discuss his plans for improving quality of life across the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz speaks to a Marine on duty during a tour of the enlisted barracks during a visit to Marine Forces Special Operations Command at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz toured MARSOC to learn more about its mission and capabilities and took time to meet with enlisted Marines to discuss his plans for improving quality of life across the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

Photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez II

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz hosts a town hall with junior Marines from Marine Forces Special Operations Command at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz toured MARSOC to learn more about its mission and capabilities and took time to meet with enlisted Marines to discuss his plans for improving quality of life across the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz hosts a town hall with junior Marines from Marine Forces Special Operations Command at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz toured MARSOC to learn more about its mission and capabilities and took time to meet with enlisted Marines to discuss his plans for improving quality of life across the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

Photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez II

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz speaks to U.S. Marines with the Camp Lejeune Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz encouraged Marines to sustain the transformation of being a United States Marine and held open discussions to gain insight on how to improve quality of life in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz speaks to U.S. Marines with the Camp Lejeune Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz encouraged Marines to sustain the transformation of being a United States Marine and held open discussions to gain insight on how to improve quality of life in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz speaks to Marines with Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools during a town hall at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz encouraged Marines to sustain the transformation of being a United States Marine and held open discussions to gain insight on how to improve quality of life in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz speaks to Marines with Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools during a town hall at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz encouraged Marines to sustain the transformation of being a United States Marine and held open discussions to gain insight on how to improve quality of life in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz delivers remarks during the commissioning of the USS John L. Canley at Coronado, Calif., Feb. 17, 2024. The USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) is the first ship to be named after Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Maj. John L. Canley, and the fourth Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base of the United States Navy.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz delivers remarks during the commissioning of the USS John L. Canley at Coronado, Calif., Feb. 17, 2024. The USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) is the first ship to be named after Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Maj. John L. Canley, and the fourth Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base of the United States Navy.

Photo by Sgt. Michael Virtue

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz and Gen. Joseph Dunford, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) shake hands with Vietnam Veterans who served with Sgt Maj. John L. Canley during the commissioning of the USS John L. Canley at Coronado, Calif., Feb. 17, 2024. The USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) is the first ship to be named after Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Maj. John L. Canley, and the fourth Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base of the United States Navy.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz and Gen. Joseph Dunford, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) shake hands with Vietnam Veterans who served with Sgt Maj. John L. Canley during the commissioning of the USS John L. Canley at Coronado, Calif., Feb. 17, 2024. The USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) is the first ship to be named after Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Maj. John L. Canley, and the fourth Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base of the United States Navy.

Photo by Sgt. Michael Virtue

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks to the senior enlisted Marines and Sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group during a town hall at Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. During his visit Sgt. Maj. Ruiz met with the senior enlisted leaders of 1st MLG to discuss the value of senior leadership when it comes to solving the various issues the Marine Corps faces and the importance of engaged leadership from the senior staff noncommissioned officer ranks down to the junior noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Jackson)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks to the senior enlisted Marines and Sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group during a town hall at Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. During his visit Sgt. Maj. Ruiz met with the senior enlisted leaders of 1st MLG to discuss the value of senior leadership when it comes to solving the various issues the Marine Corps faces and the importance of engaged leadership from the senior staff noncommissioned officer ranks down to the junior noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Jackson)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Jackson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, center left, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks with Sgt. Nate Bullock, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, after Bullock’s reenlistment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Ruiz mentioned Bullock’s name during an informational video about the commandant’s retention program, which was a contributing factor in Bullock deciding to reenlist. Bullock is awaiting orders to be a recruiter in his home state of Arizona as part of his reenlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, center left, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks with Sgt. Nate Bullock, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, after Bullock’s reenlistment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Ruiz mentioned Bullock’s name during an informational video about the commandant’s retention program, which was a contributing factor in Bullock deciding to reenlist. Bullock is awaiting orders to be a recruiter in his home state of Arizona as part of his reenlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks with staff noncommissioned officers with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2024. During his visit, Ruiz met with SNCOs from 5th Marines to discuss different aspects of improving quality of life. Ruiz regularly engages with Marines across the Corps to gain deeper insights and understanding, leveraging his experience from over 30 years of service, including combat tours, drill instructor duty, and recruiter roles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks with staff noncommissioned officers with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2024. During his visit, Ruiz met with SNCOs from 5th Marines to discuss different aspects of improving quality of life. Ruiz regularly engages with Marines across the Corps to gain deeper insights and understanding, leveraging his experience from over 30 years of service, including combat tours, drill instructor duty, and recruiter roles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines with Recruiting Substation Santa Ana, Recruiting Station Orange County, in Santa Ana, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024. During his visit, Ruiz spoke with local recruiters and poolees to gain insight into recruiting operations in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines with Recruiting Substation Santa Ana, Recruiting Station Orange County, in Santa Ana, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024. During his visit, Ruiz spoke with local recruiters and poolees to gain insight into recruiting operations in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

Photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines attending the Sergeants School course at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), June 23, 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, speaks to Marines attending the Sergeants School course at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), June 23, 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

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 visit to the Depot marked Ruiz’s first time aboard the base since assuming his current duties as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. During his time, Ruiz met with key leadership from across the Depot and discussed many different aspects of the base and recruit training process.

Ruiz also visited Recruiting Sub Station Savannah to meet with recruiters and lead them in physical fitness exercises at the unit’s monthly poolee function. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

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 visit to the Depot marked Ruiz’s first time aboard the base since assuming his current duties as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. During his time, Ruiz met with key leadership from across the Depot and discussed many different aspects of the base and recruit training process. Ruiz also visited Recruiting Sub Station Savannah to meet with recruiters and lead them in physical fitness exercises at the unit’s monthly poolee function. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps