U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. During his two-day visit to the depot, Ruiz met with senior enlisted leaders and drill instructors to discuss training standards and observe daily operations. Master Sgt. Kassie McDole/USMC
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