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    2026 Visual Information and Excellence in Communication Award Ceremony [Image 4 of 10]

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    Two men pose together holding a plaque from the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association presented to Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz. The man on the right is wearing a formal U.S. Marine Corps dress blue uniform with multiple medals, ribbons, and sergeant major chevrons. The event appears to be a formal military awards ceremony held in a banquet or conference room setting.

    MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    08.04.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel 

    Communication Directorate             

    The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, right, and George Papastrat, the President of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association, pose for a photo during the Visual Information and Excellence in Communication Award Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2026. The VIEC Awards recognized the visual information and storytelling material produced within the Communication Strategy and Operations Military Occupational Specialty Field to encourage professionalism and high-quality content that supports strategic communication objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

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    Date Taken: 08.04.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 15:24
    Photo ID: 9857168
    VIRIN: 260804-M-EG001-2134
    Resolution: 7135x4759
    Size: 9.65 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 17
    Downloads: 1

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    A formal military banquet or awards ceremony is taking place in a decorated ballroom, with numerous U.S. Marines in dress blues seated at round tables with red and gold tablecloths. A speaker at a podium addresses the audience while a projection screen displays an image in the background. Civilians and military personnel are seated together, suggesting a mixed-audience formal event.
    A United States Marine Corps senior non-commissioned officer in dress blue uniform is speaking at a formal event, holding a microphone. The setting appears to be a banquet hall or ballroom, with a banner partially visible reading 'USMCCC' and 'Serving United States Marine Corps.' Several attendees in formal attire are visible in the background.
    2026 Visual Information and Excellence in Communication Award Ceremony
    Two men pose together holding a plaque from the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association presented to Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz. The man on the right is wearing a formal U.S. Marine Corps dress blue uniform with multiple medals, ribbons, and sergeant major chevrons. The event appears to be a formal military awards ceremony held in a banquet or conference room setting.
    The image shows multiple military award plaques arranged on a red cloth-covered table. The plaques appear to be from the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association, featuring gold lettering and the Marine Corps seal on dark wood and black backgrounds. At least one plaque is legible enough to indicate a 'Visual Information and Excellence' award with 'First Place' designation.
    2026 Visual Information and Excellence in Communication Award Ceremony
    Three men pose for a formal photo at what appears to be a military awards ceremony. Two individuals are wearing United States Marine Corps dress blue uniforms with medals and rank insignia, while a civilian in a brown blazer shakes hands with one of the Marines while holding a plaque. The setting appears to be an indoor event venue with patriotic decorations visible in the background.
    Three individuals pose for a formal photograph at what appears to be a military awards ceremony. A female Marine in dress blues holds a plaque award, flanked by a civilian in a brown suit and a senior enlisted Marine in dress blues with extensive medals and chevrons. The plaque appears to be from the United States Marine Corps Correspondents Association for the year 2023.
    A formal group photograph of approximately 30 United States Marines in dress blue uniforms, posing with two civilians — a woman in an olive green evening gown and a man in a tuxedo — in what appears to be a banquet or event hall. The setting and attire suggest this is a formal military ceremony or ball, likely a Marine Corps Birthday Ball or similar commemorative event. The group is arranged in multiple rows against a neutral-colored wall with EXIT signs and windows visible in the background.
    A group of eight people posing together at what appears to be a formal military event or gala. Three individuals are wearing United States Marine Corps dress blue uniforms with medals and white trousers, while the others are dressed in formal civilian attire including suits and evening wear. The setting appears to be a banquet hall or event venue.

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