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Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, stand at attention during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz assumed the duties and responsibilities of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz will serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, stand at attention during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz assumed the duties and responsibilities of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz will serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe MAfee

Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, transfers the sword of office to Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz assumed the duties and responsibilities of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz will serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, transfers the sword of office to Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz assumed the duties and responsibilities of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz will serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe MAfee

The 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, left, passes the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., August 10, 2023. Sergeant Maj. Ruiz was appointed as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

The 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, left, passes the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., August 10, 2023. Sergeant Maj. Ruiz was appointed as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps, passes the the battle colors to Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, during the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Relinquishment of Office Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 10, 2023. General David H. Berger relinquished the duties of the office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps to the Assistant Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith. While Gen. Smith has been nominated to be the 39th Commandant, his nomination remains pending in the Senate. General Smith will perform the duties of the Commandant until a successor is appointed, retaining the title and position of Assistant Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps, passes the the battle colors to Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, during the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Relinquishment of Office Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 10, 2023. General David H. Berger relinquished the duties of the office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps to the Assistant Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith. While Gen. Smith has been nominated to be the 39th Commandant, his nomination remains pending in the Senate. General Smith will perform the duties of the Commandant until a successor is appointed, retaining the title and position of Assistant Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

SMMC speaks about snipers, tanks, and leadership

SMMC speaks about snipers, tanks, and leadership

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Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black testifies during the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Military Personnel on military quality of life, in the Rayburn building on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., Mar. 9, 2023. Black along with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger Towberman advocated for quality of life improvements such as; pay compensation, medical care, and housing (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anastasia McCarroll)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black testifies during the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Military Personnel on military quality of life, in the Rayburn building on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., Mar. 9, 2023. Black along with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger Towberman advocated for quality of life improvements such as; pay compensation, medical care, and housing (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anastasia McCarroll)

Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Anast

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black testifies during the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on military quality of life, in the Rayburn building on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., Feb.28, 2023. Black along with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger Towberman advocated for quality of life improvements such as; pay compensation, medical care, and housing (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anastasia McCarroll)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black testifies during the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on military quality of life, in the Rayburn building on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., Feb.28, 2023. Black along with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger Towberman advocated for quality of life improvements such as; pay compensation, medical care, and housing (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anastasia McCarroll)

Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Anast

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to enlisted Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to enlisted Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Chelsea E. Jones, logistics chief with 1st Marine Logistics Group, asks a question to Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and fellow senior leaders during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Chelsea E. Jones, logistics chief with 1st Marine Logistics Group, asks a question to Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and fellow senior leaders during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Chelsea E. Jones, logistics chief with 1st Marine Logistics Group, asks a question to Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and fellow sergeants major during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Chelsea E. Jones, logistics chief with 1st Marine Logistics Group, asks a question to Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and fellow sergeants major during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and fellow sergeants major address Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and fellow sergeants major address Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and fellow sergeants major speak to Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and fellow sergeants major speak to Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during a staff noncommissioned officer senior leader panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I MEF, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, answers questions from noncommissioned officers from 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, while eating lunch on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, answers questions from noncommissioned officers from 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, while eating lunch on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, gives a speech to staff noncommissioned officers from 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, gives a speech to staff noncommissioned officers from 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, gives a speech to staff noncommissioned officers from 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, gives a speech to staff noncommissioned officers from 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, talks with Marines from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, talks with Marines from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Adrian Gay, the sergeant major of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, talk with Cpl. Logan Hackworth, an assault amphibious vehicle technician with 3rd AA Bn., on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Adrian Gay, the sergeant major of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, talk with Cpl. Logan Hackworth, an assault amphibious vehicle technician with 3rd AA Bn., on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps