U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with former Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro before the christening ceremony of future United States Naval Ship Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (Expeditionary Sea Base-8), San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. As the principal speaker, Ruiz remarked on the legacy of Cafferata, his propensity to serve, and the capabilities ESB-8 will deliver to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)
| Date Taken: | 03.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.09.2026 12:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9556923 |
| VIRIN: | 260307-M-RB959-1001 |
| Resolution: | 6477x4318 |
| Size: | 4.03 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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