Carlos A. Ruiz

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. He most recently served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and United States Marine Corps Forces, South.

Ruiz was initially selected for assignment as the command senior enlisted leader of the United States Space Command in December of 2022. However, he was instead selected to be Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Awards and decorations

Legion of Merit with one gold award starBronze Star w/ Combat VMeritorious Service Medal w/ 1 award starNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 2 award starsNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 1 award starCombat Action Ribbon w/ 1 award starNavy & Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 award starNavy Unit Commendation w/ 2 bronze service starsNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ 1 service starMarine Corps Good Conduct Medal w/ 8 service starsNational Defense Service Medal w/ 1 award starAfghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 3 campaign starsGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 6 service starsMarine Corps Recruiting Service Ribbon Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon NATO Medal for Service with ISAFRIFLE EXPERT BadgePistol Sharpshooter marksmanship badge 8 service stripes.