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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 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 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, 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

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

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

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz speaks with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst during a cake cutting ceremony at the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2023. Each year the Marine Corps hosts a Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony for the U.S. Senate in honor of Marines past and present, serving on Capitol Hill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Santicia Ambriez-Stippey)

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz speaks with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst during a cake cutting ceremony at the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2023. Each year the Marine Corps hosts a Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony for the U.S. Senate in honor of Marines past and present, serving on Capitol Hill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Santicia Ambriez-Stippey)

Photo by Cpl. Santicia Ambriez-Stippey

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz speaks with Lt. Gen. David Bellon, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South, during a cake cutting ceremony in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 2023. Each year the Marine Corps hosts a Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony for the House of Representatives in honor of Marines, past and present, serving on Capitol Hill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz speaks with Lt. Gen. David Bellon, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South, during a cake cutting ceremony in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 2023. Each year the Marine Corps hosts a Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony for the House of Representatives in honor of Marines, past and present, serving on Capitol Hill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph DeMarcus

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz lead Marines in a motivational run in honor of the Marine Corps' 248th birthday in Arlington, Va., Nov. 8, 2023. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate our birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps, and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz lead Marines in a motivational run in honor of the Marine Corps' 248th birthday in Arlington, Va., Nov. 8, 2023. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate our birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps, and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph DeMarcus

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks to Marines at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial during a motivational run in honor of the Marine Corps' 248th birthday in Arlington, VA on Nov. 8, 2023. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate our birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps, and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks to Marines at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial during a motivational run in honor of the Marine Corps' 248th birthday in Arlington, VA on Nov. 8, 2023. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate our birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps, and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, right, a native of Sonora, Mexico, stands at attention for the Marines’ Hymn during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps birthday at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, right, a native of Sonora, Mexico, stands at attention for the Marines’ Hymn during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps birthday at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, a native of South Boston, Virginia, presents the cake to Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, right, a native of Sonora, Mexico, during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps birthday at Butler Stadium on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, a native of South Boston, Virginia, presents the cake to Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, right, a native of Sonora, Mexico, during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps birthday at Butler Stadium on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks at the U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command’s 248th birthday ball at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia, on Nov. 4, 2023. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generations of Marines since the founding of the Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks at the U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command’s 248th birthday ball at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia, on Nov. 4, 2023. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generations of Marines since the founding of the Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps