Carlos A. Ruiz (born April 1975) is a

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who has served as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps since August 10, 2023. He most recently served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the

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and

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. In December 2022, Ruiz was selected for assignment as command senior enlisted leader of the

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, before he was instead selected to be the sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

Awards and decorations

* 7 service stripes.

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* 1975 births Hispanic and Latino American military personnel Living people Mexican emigrants to the United States Military personnel from Sonora Recipients of the Legion of Merit Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War United States Marine Corps personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) {{USMC-bio-stub