
Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz
@usmcsgtmaj
The official X account of the 20th Sergeant Major of the @USMC. Follows, retweets or links do not constitute endorsement. Semper Fidelis.
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Honored to host Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz Ruiz! He witnessed the unwavering dedication of our U.S. Marines at DPAA, working tirelessly to bring our fallen heroes home. Their commitment embodies the core values of the #USMC. #SemperFidelis #DPAA #UntilTheyAreHome


"I always think that you're trying to be the best version of you, and in turn, be the best version of us, who will end up winning the day. Our culture is strong enough that we can survive anything." - Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz 📸: Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor | U.S. Marines U.S. Indo-Pacific Command #SMMC


I had a great visit with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and Pacific Marines in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region. No matter what your mission, continue to carry on our legacy in all you do! #EveryoneFights 📍Oahu, Hawaii (March 19, 2025) #Marines #Military #Oahu #Hawaii #Pacific #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

"I want you to continue to fight for our culture, while at the same time, rejecting the things that hold us back." - #SMMC Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz Thank you Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz for speaking with the #PacificMarines of #MARFORPAC 🎨: Cpl. Matthew Benfield | U.S. Marines


Visiting with U.S. Marines’s newest rotational force Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia. They’re doing amazing work while promoting peace and partnership! #MRFSEA #Marines #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific


The Commandant of the @USMC Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz met w/ Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia Marines & Singapore Guardsmen w/ 3rd Battalion Singapore Guards, 7th Singapore Infantry Brigade during #ValiantMark25.


Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz and I were honored to attend the 80th Reunion of Honor for the Battle of Iwo Jima, to walk the ground, honor the fallen, and reflect. Iwo Jima reminds us that peace is never guaranteed; it endures through those who value it and stand in its defense with strength.


It was an honor to attend the relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington where the 41st Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Steven Sexton, relinquished his position to Sgt. Daniel Vazquez-Colon. I’m proud of you both! Thank you for carrying our legacy with pride. #SemperFi


This morning I testified at the House Committee on Appropriations oversight hearing on Quality of Life in the Military. This is my opening statement, which identifies quality of life priorities as an operational need in the U.S. Marines. #Marines #USMC #QualityOfLife #Military

Yesterday the Commandant of the @USMC and I addressed #Marines who are nearing graduation from the Warrant Officer Basic Course. Congratulations to all! #USMC #WarrantOfficers #Military #Graduation

Today I spoke with Marines currently attending First Sergeants School on Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸. I was happy to see our senior Marines getting after their Professional Military Education and honing their leadership skills. #Marines #USMC #PME #Professional #Military #Education

Rise and Grind! Today, #MedalofHonor recipient Dakota Meyer, alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz, and DNI Tulsi Gabbard, participated in an early morning workout with #Marines from Headquarters Marine Corps at JBM-HH. #USMC #SemperFi #Training


Today #MedalOfHonor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer raised his right hand and once again took the sacred Oath of Enlistment. It was my distinct honor to stand with him and read his Certificate of Reenlistment, signifying his official return to the Mariusz Kujawski. #Marines #USMC #Reenlist



Thank you to every #MarineRecruiter for all you do! I can’t wait to connect with Marines — old and new — during my time on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. this week! #SemperFidelis U.S. Marines USMC Recruiting

This week, I had the honor of visiting Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., the second oldest post in the U.S. Marines. It was a truly meaningful experience to observe several time-honored ceremonies and engage with recruits, new #Marines, drill instructors, and dedicated staff. #Tradition #Legacy #Ceremony

I was honored to take part in Modern Day Marine 2025 over the past few days. I’m humbled by the opportunity to stand with those who are driving modernization and shaping the future of our nation’s defense. #Marines #USMC #MDM25 #ModernDayMarine #Modernization Marine Corps Assoc.


Last week during Modern Day Marine, Marine Corps Assoc. hosted me on their podcast. Take a listen! m.youtube.com/watch?v=YjFEJ5… #Marines #USMC #Military #MDM25


