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    SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS

    Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

    Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps    

    The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is selected by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to serve as his advisor and as the preeminent and highest ranking enlisted Marine with a protocol equivalency of a three-star general officer. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps typically serves a four-year term, though his service is at the discretion of the Commandant of the Marine Corps. 'Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps' is the full wording of the rank, but the verbal address is Sergeant Major.

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    MCPON James Honea Testifies House Armed Service Committee

    MCPON James Honea Testifies House Armed...
    01.31.24 | SCPO Anastasia McCarroll | OMCPON
    Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea testifies during the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel, in the Rayburn...

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    Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Visits Camp Lejeune WARR Center

    Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Visits Camp...
    02.22.24 | Cpl Zeta Johnson | MCIEAST
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, tours the future Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center,...
    Sgt. Nate Bullock: four more for the Corps

    Sgt. Nate Bullock: four more for the Corps
    02.16.24 | Cpl Migel Reynosa | 1MD
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nate Bullock, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, reenlists during a ceremony at...
    Sgt Maj Ruiz speaks at the 248th Marine Corps Ball

    Sgt Maj Ruiz speaks at the 248th Marine...
    11.04.23 | LCpl Vincent Needham | TECOM
    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...
    The 248th Marine Corps Birthday Message

    The 248th Marine Corps Birthday Message
    10.27.23 | SSgt Joshua Chacon and GySgt Melissa Marnell and SSgt John Martinez and Rick Robinson | HQMC
    On November 10, 2023, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 248 years of success on the battlefield, and reaffirm their commitment to our...
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    20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits the USS Carter Hall

    20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps...
    03.01.24 | Cpl Michele Clarke | 26MEU
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, congratulates Cpl. Steven Campbell, rifleman with Bravo Company,...
    20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits the USS Carter Hall

    20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps...
    03.01.24 | Cpl Michele Clarke | 26MEU
    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...
    20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits the USS Carter Hall

    20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps...
    03.01.24 | Cpl Michele Clarke | 26MEU
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary...
    20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits the USS Carter Hall

    20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps...
    03.01.24 | Cpl Michele Clarke | 26MEU
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, participates in a question and answer discussion with 26th Marine...
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    11 Featured Stories

    SMMC visits 26th MEU in Mediterranean

    SMMC visits 26th MEU in Mediterranean
    03.01.24 | GySgt Brandon Thomas | 22MEU
    SOUDA BAY, Greece- The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz visited the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special...
    Sgt. Nate Bullock: four more for the Corps

    Sgt. Nate Bullock: four more for the Corps
    02.23.24 | Cpl Juan Torres | 1MD
    The decision to reenlist is one a Marine will come across at least once in their career. For some, the decision is easy. For others, the choice to...
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    1 Featured Audio

    Marine Minute: Birthday Traditions

    Marine Minute: Birthday Traditions
    08.10.20 | Sgt Benjamin Whitten | DMA-M
    Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, released a memo providing guidance units on how to safely, smartly, and properly...

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    Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium Directory Cover

    Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps...
    02.06.24 | LCpl Briana Vera | HQMC
    This graphic was created in support of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium, acting as the front and back cover of the directory,...