Carlos A. Ruiz

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Carlos A. Ruiz
BornApril, 1975 (48 years old)
Sonora, Mexico
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1993–present
RankSergeant Major of the Marine Corps
UnitHeadquarters Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps Reserve
United States Marine Corps Forces, South
4th Marine Logistics Group
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
RelationsMarried to Andrea M. Ruiz, MSgt, USMC (Ret)

Carlos A. Ruiz (born April 1975) is a United States Marine Corps sergeant major who has served as the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps (the highest ranked non-commissioned officer) since August 10, 2023.[1] He most recently served as the Command Senior enlisted Leader of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and United States Marine Corps Forces, South.[2][3][4]

In December 2022, Ruiz was selected for assignment as command senior enlisted of the United States Space Command, before he was instead selected to be the sergeant major of the Marine Corps.[5]

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  1. ↑ "Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Relief and Appointment Ceremony". DVIDS. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ Loewenson, Irene (June 5, 2023). "Meet the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps". Military Times. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  3. ↑ Toropin, Konstantin (June 5, 2023). "Black's Replacement: Marine Corps Picks Next Sergeant Major". Military.com. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Command Senior Enlisted Leader". www.marforres.marines.mil. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Command Senior Enlisted Leader Assignment". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved June 6, 2023.

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Preceded by
Troy E. Black 		Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
2023–present 		Incumbent


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