U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, attends and speaks during 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: | 9556935 |
| VIRIN: | 260307-M-RB959-1009 |
| Resolution: | 6600x4400 |
| Size: | 4.55 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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