Carlos A. Ruiz

Carlos A. Ruiz
Ruiz in August 2023
BornApril 1975 (age 49)
Sonora, Mexico
AllegianceUnited States
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, USMC, MSgt (Ret.)

Carlos A. Ruiz (born April 1975) is a United States Marine who has served as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps 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 leader of the United States Space Command, before he was instead selected to be the sergeant major of the Marine Corps.[5]

Awards and decorations

Gold star
 
V
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Silver star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Legion of Merit with one gold award star Bronze Star w/ Combat V
Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1 award star Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 2 award stars Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 1 award star Combat Action Ribbon w/ 1 award star
Navy & Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 award star Navy Unit Commendation w/ 2 bronze service stars Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ 1 service star Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal w/ 8 service stars
National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 award star Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 3 campaign stars Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 2 service stars Marine Corps Recruiting Service Ribbon Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon NATO Medal for Service with ISAF
RIFLE EXPERT Badge Pistol Sharpshooter marksmanship badge

References

  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.
Military offices
Preceded by Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
2023–present 		Incumbent
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