RCT-5 welcomes new sergeant major [Image 7 of 8]

CAMP DWYER, AFGHANISTAN

03.01.2012

Photo by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, a native of Laredo, Texas and the newly appointed sergeant major of Regimental Combat Team 5, addresses an audience of fellow servicemembers during a relief and appointment ceremony here, March 1. Sergeant Major Ernest Hoopii, a native of Maui, Hawaii, relinquished his position as the RCT-5 sergeant major to Ruiz during the ceremony. Ruiz was the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion sergeant major before his current appointment. Hoopii will continue his career as the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.

• Date Taken: 03.01.2012
• Date Posted: 03.03.2012 07:06
• Photo ID: 534778
• VIRIN: 120301-M-PH863-009
• Resolution: 5616x3744
• Size: 18.91 MB
• Location: CAMP DWYER, AF