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.^[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]

Carlos A. Ruiz
Ruiz in August 2023
Born	April 1975 (age 50) 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
Awards	Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal
Relations	Married to Andrea M. Ruiz, USMC, MSgt (Ret.)

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

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/ 6 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

• 7 service stripes.