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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, calls Marines into a huddle at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility as part of the SMMC Force Level Summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, calls Marines into a huddle at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility as part of the SMMC Force Level Summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason C. Armas, commanding officer, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,Camp Pendleton, Ca., (left) Sgt.Maj. Troy E. Black, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and Sgt.Maj. James L. Horr, Sergeant Major, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, MCB Pendleton pose for photo at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason C. Armas, commanding officer, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,Camp Pendleton, Ca., (left) Sgt.Maj. Troy E. Black, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and Sgt.Maj. James L. Horr, Sergeant Major, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, MCB Pendleton pose for photo at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, shake hands with John Davis, director of Legislate Programs at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, shake hands with John Davis, director of Legislate Programs at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Sgt. Maj. Keith Long, Military Affairs Representative, United Services Automobile Association presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Michael Z. Brown, prior service recruiter, 4th Marine Corps District, Washington D.C., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Sgt. Maj. Keith Long, Military Affairs Representative, United Services Automobile Association presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Michael Z. Brown, prior service recruiter, 4th Marine Corps District, Washington D.C., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Sgt. Maj. Keith Long, Military Affairs Representative, United Services Automobile Association presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Robin M. Storm, career planner, Marine Corps Base Hawaii at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Sgt. Maj. Keith Long, Military Affairs Representative, United Services Automobile Association presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Robin M. Storm, career planner, Marine Corps Base Hawaii at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Lt. Gen Mark Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer of Marine Corps Association Foundation presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Monty V. Dupree Ayala, recruiter, USMC Recruiting Station 8th Marine Corps District Salt Lake City, Ut., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Lt. Gen Mark Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer of Marine Corps Association Foundation presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Monty V. Dupree Ayala, recruiter, USMC Recruiting Station 8th Marine Corps District Salt Lake City, Ut., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Lt. Gen Mark Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer of Marine Corps Association Foundation presents a gift to Staff Sgt. Alyssa M. Burke, Marine Corps security guard, American Embassy Laos, Vientiane at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Lt. Gen Mark Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer of Marine Corps Association Foundation presents a gift to Staff Sgt. Alyssa M. Burke, Marine Corps security guard, American Embassy Laos, Vientiane at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Active Reserves Career Plannerof the Year award to Gunnery Sgt. Kristina M. Perieff, career planner, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing New Orleans, La., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Active Reserves Career Plannerof the Year award to Gunnery Sgt. Kristina M. Perieff, career planner, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing New Orleans, La., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Male Athlete of the Year award to Staff Sgt. Raymond A Bunker III, distribution management specialist, Camp Lejeune, Nc., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Male Athlete of the Year award to Staff Sgt. Raymond A Bunker III, distribution management specialist, Camp Lejeune, Nc., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marines stand at position of attention at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marines stand at position of attention at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Recruiter of the Year award Staff Sgt. Devin J. Birk, recruiter, USMC Recruiting Station Phoenix, Az., is at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Recruiter of the Year award Staff Sgt. Devin J. Birk, recruiter, USMC Recruiting Station Phoenix, Az., is at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, (left) Sgt.Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Thomas G. Eggerling, sergeant major of manpower management, Quantico Va., Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, Marine Corps combat development, Senior Leader Management Command, Quantico, Va., Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps staff, Senior Leader Management Branch, Quantico Va., Lt. Gen. Charles G. Chiarotti, deputy commandant for installations and logistics, Quantico Va., stand at Position of Attention at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, (left) Sgt.Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Thomas G. Eggerling, sergeant major of manpower management, Quantico Va., Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, Marine Corps combat development, Senior Leader Management Command, Quantico, Va., Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps staff, Senior Leader Management Branch, Quantico Va., Lt. Gen. Charles G. Chiarotti, deputy commandant for installations and logistics, Quantico Va., stand at Position of Attention at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Burger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Sgt. Maj. Keith Long, Military Affairs Representative, United Services Automobile Association presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Prutch, drill instructor, Marine Corps Depot Parrish, Sc., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Sgt. Maj. Keith Long, Military Affairs Representative, United Services Automobile Association presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Prutch, drill instructor, Marine Corps Depot Parrish, Sc., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Piper Ballantine

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, stands at the position of attention during the award ceremony for Lance Cpl. Duncan Harris, automotive maintenance technician, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Aug. 21, 2016. Harris was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for saving a child from drowning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, stands at the position of attention during the award ceremony for Lance Cpl. Duncan Harris, automotive maintenance technician, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Aug. 21, 2016. Harris was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for saving a child from drowning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Draughon

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2016. During his visit, Green discussed a variety of topics, including the ‘Protect What You’ve Earned’ campaign by urging Marines to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2016. During his visit, Green discussed a variety of topics, including the ‘Protect What You’ve Earned’ campaign by urging Marines to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2016. During his visit, Green discussed a variety of topics, including the ‘Protect What You’ve Earned’ campaign by urging Marines to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2016. During his visit, Green discussed a variety of topics, including the ‘Protect What You’ve Earned’ campaign by urging Marines to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2016. During his visit, Green discussed a variety of topics, including the ‘Protect What You’ve Earned’ campaign by urging Marines to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2016. During his visit, Green discussed a variety of topics, including the ‘Protect What You’ve Earned’ campaign by urging Marines to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2016. During his visit, Green discussed a variety of topics, including the ‘Protect What You’ve Earned’ campaign by urging Marines to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2016. During his visit, Green discussed a variety of topics, including the ‘Protect What You’ve Earned’ campaign by urging Marines to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire