Video by John Martinez | Communication Directorate | 10.22.2025
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz discusses the Marine Corps' successful retention campaigns for fiscal year 2026 in Arlington, VA on October 22, 2025. Marines can work closely with their command and career counselors to determine their path as they move forward in their careers . (U.S. Marine Corps video by John......
Video by Sgt. Edison Lobos | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 09.03.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, leads staff noncommissioned officers with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in a motivational run on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 3, 2025. The motivational run was held to reinforce the importance of physical fitness, esprit de corps, and warrior ethos among staff NCOs. (U.S. Marine Corps......
Video by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps | 04.26.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, visits Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 23-25, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz participated in a motivational run, viewed the family day and graduation ceremonies, spoke during the Senior Enlisted Symposium, and attended the Relief and Appointment Ceremony for the Depot Sergeant Major. (U.S.......
Video by Lance Cpl. Jadica Heinz | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 04.22.2025
Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer participates in a workout alongside the Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on April 17, 2025. Sgt. Meyer is the only Medal of Honor recipient currently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.......
Video by John Martinez | Communication Directorate | 04.17.2025
Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer participates in a workout alongside the Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, Sergeant Major. of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on April 17, 2025. Sgt. Meyer is the only recipient to currently serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps......
Video by John Martinez | Communication Directorate | 04.17.2025
Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer participates in a workout alongside the Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, Sergeant Major. of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on April 17, 2025. Sgt. Meyer is the only recipient to currently serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps......
Video by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson | Media Center - Japan | 04.02.2025
The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, delivers a message to the Service Members of the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)...
Video by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter | Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia | 03.24.2025
The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz and the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, engage with Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, and Singapore Guardsmen with 3rd Battalion Singapore Guards, during Valiant Mark 25 on Bedok Camp and SAFTI City training facility, Singapore, March 24, 2025. Valiant Mark is an......
