The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, signs a book at the book signing ceremony at the Pentagon, Dec. 3, 2025. The ceremony took place in the honor of 250 years of U.S. Marine Corps honor, courage and commitment, written out by the Marine Corps University History Division.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell)
Sgt. Aiden Bende has been at the forefront of change within the 3rd Marine Division. As an alum of the 12th Marine Regiment and now an experienced non-commissioned officer with the 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, he has refined his tactical skill set as a fire direction control (FDC) Marine.
Sgt. Aiden Bende has been at the forefront of change within the 3rd Marine Division. As an alum of the 12th Marine Regiment and now an experienced non-commissioned officer with the 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, he has refined his tactical skill set as a fire direction control (FDC) Marine.
