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) at the National Conference Center, Leesburg, Virginia, July 24, 2026. As part of the symposium, Ruiz engaged with attendees’ spouses to gather feedback on the symposium, express his appreciation for their participation, and recognize their contributions to their communities. 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)
| Date Taken: | 07.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.25.2026 15:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9831930 |
| VIRIN: | 260724-M-RB959-2008 |
| Resolution: | 6567x4378 |
| Size: | 6.3 MB |
| Location: | LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, US |
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