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Commandant, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit TF 61/2

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith (left) and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz speak to Marines with Task Force 61/2 during a visit to Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, May 29, 2024. The town hall meeting was held to discuss the future of naval expeditionary warfare and other Marine Corps-wide modernization such as Force Design, talent management, retention, training and education. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

Commandant, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit TF 61/2

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and his wife collect a souvenir from the Devil Dog Fountain in Belleau, France, May 26, 2024. U.S., French, and German service members, along with family and veterans, gathered at the fountain in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

The 106th Anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, center, speaks with the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments at the Marine Memorial, “Iron Mike” at Belleau Wood, France, My 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Marine Memorial “Iron Mike” Ceremony 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, reads the citation as Brig. Gen. Anthony Henderson awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Cpl. Jacob Cogswell, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during the “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” formation in Times Square as a part of Fleet Week New York (FWNY) 2024, May 22, 2024. Cpl. Cogswell received the award in recognition of his heroic personal actions in saving the life of a drowning teenager in July 2023. FWNY, now in its 36th year, is a time-honored celebration of the sea services that brings the citizens of New York City and the surrounding tri-state area together with Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen. Throughout the week, participants can tour ships, experience military static displays, and see drill and musical performances that showcase the expertise, excellence, and patriotism of America’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)

Fleet Week New York 2024: Once a Marine, Always a Marine Formation

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, makes remarks during a naturalization ceremony held aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at PortMiami, May 7, 2024, as a part of Fleet Week Miami. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Naturalization ceremony aboard the USS Bataan

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, a Sonora, Mexico native, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School students during a student town hall at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 25, 2024. Ruiz visited MCCES to speak to the instructors and the students to gain an understanding of the school’s mission and how they are modernizing to meet Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits The Combat Center

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The new Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Feb. 28, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
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MCRD San Diego India Company Graduation - 2/28/25
The new Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Feb. 28, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
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U.S. Marines with Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, execute their drill sequence during the Blue Angels’ “Fat Albert” C-130J Super Hercules fly-over at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2025. The Silent Drill Platoon and the Blue Angels flight crew held a photo shoot on the MCAS Yuma runway. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Gideon M. Schippers)
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U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment train alongside United Arab Emirates' Presidential Guard soldiers wrapping up Intrepid Maven 25.2, Feb. 19, 2025. U.S. Marines conduct water survival training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 19, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)
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Freedom Banner 25 is a Maritime Prepositioning Force offload that provides equipment and support to III Marine Expeditionary Force units for the exercises Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.1 and Freedom Shield 25. U.S. Marines and Sailors will conduct beach landing operations to test and validate 3rd Marine Logistics Group’s ability to conduct integrated logistics operations in a complex and contested environment, enhancing the expeditious transport and distribution of supplies in a combat environment or life-saving aid in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Rachel Mason)
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