Carlos A. Ruiz | |
|---|---|
 Ruiz in August 2023 | |
| Born | April 1975 (age 49) Sonora, Mexico |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
| Unit | Headquarters Marine Corps United States Marine Corps Reserve United States Marine Corps Forces, South 4th Marine Logistics Group |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
| Relations | Married 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]
- ^ "Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Relief and Appointment Ceremony". DVIDS. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ Loewenson, Irene (June 5, 2023). "Meet the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps". Military Times. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Toropin, Konstantin (June 5, 2023). "Black's Replacement: Marine Corps Picks Next Sergeant Major". Military.com. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Command Senior Enlisted Leader". www.marforres.marines.mil. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Command Senior Enlisted Leader Assignment". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved June 6, 2023.