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    SMMC Speaks at the HHS Veterans Forum [Image 3 of 5]

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    A U.S. Marine in service uniform (Charlie/Bravo uniform) is addressing a seated audience in an indoor meeting room. The speaker displays multiple ribbons/medals on his chest and appears to be a senior Non-Commissioned Officer based on his chevron insignia. An American flag is visible in the background alongside a maximum occupancy sign reading '70'.

    RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Alexandra Earl 

    Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks at the Houston Holicky Sitter (HHS) Veterans Forum, Richmond, Virginia, Sept. 8, 2026. The HHS Veterans Forum brings together active duty Marines with veterans from all services with representatives from all wars and conflicts since WWII. Ruiz spoke about the importance of creating an environment to support Marines within the Corps and those who choose to leave the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexandra M. Earl)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 20:47
    Photo ID: 9919740
    VIRIN: 260908-M-LW191-1240
    Resolution: 3989x5983
    Size: 4.27 MB
    Location: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A senior U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officer, identifiable by his rank insignia and service ribbons, is leaning forward to shake hands with a seated Marine. The setting appears to be an indoor meeting or briefing room with multiple Marines seated at a table. The interaction suggests a formal or ceremonial greeting between a senior leader and junior enlisted personnel.
    A military briefing or presentation is taking place in a conference room, with a senior non-commissioned officer (identifiable by chevron rank insignia on sleeve) addressing a mixed audience of uniformed military personnel and civilians. The speaker stands at the front holding what appears to be a remote or pointer, facing the seated audience. The setting appears to be a modern military facility meeting room.
    A U.S. Marine in service uniform (Charlie/Bravo uniform) is addressing a seated audience in an indoor meeting room. The speaker displays multiple ribbons/medals on his chest and appears to be a senior Non-Commissioned Officer based on his chevron insignia. An American flag is visible in the background alongside a maximum occupancy sign reading '70'.
    A formal group portrait of approximately 22-24 military personnel wearing U.S. Marine Corps service uniforms (tan/khaki shirts with olive/grey trousers). The group is arranged in three rows inside what appears to be a modern indoor facility. An American flag is partially visible in the background on the left side.
    Two men are posing together against a white wall on a light wood floor. The man on the left is wearing a U.S. Marine Corps Service 'Charlie' uniform with multiple service ribbons and a senior enlisted rank chevron on his sleeve. The older man on the right is wearing a gray polo shirt with what appears to be a military or veteran emblem, dark shorts, and white sneakers.

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