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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, hosts the 2026 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS), Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026. As part of the symposium, all attendees attended the SMMC-hosted evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington. Held from July 21-24, 2026, the SMMCS gathered over 60 senior enlisted leaders and their spouses to discuss troop welfare, manpower, training and education, leadership, and policy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert/Released 260724-M-RB959-3002.JPG

Jul 29, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, hosts the 2026 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS), Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026. As part of the symposium, all attendees attended the SMMC-hosted evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington. Held from July 21-24, 2026, the SMMCS gathered over 60 senior enlisted leaders and their spouses to discuss troop welfare, manpower, training and education, leadership, and policy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

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Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

45/10

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1/500

ISO

320

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