Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Relief and Appointment Ceremony

Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black relinquishes his post as 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps to Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz assumed the duties and responsibilities of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and will serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Oneg Plisner and Cpl. Brian Stippey)
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[@LaRonEdward]

Hoorah ❤

[@truethought2581]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm Navy. Was stationed on a gator freighter in 1981. USS CLEVELAND LPD 7. Carried alot of you guys around. I'm glad you guys are here. Thank you one and all that raised that right hand and took the oath... Care less what you chose. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard, thanks for raising your right hand and acknowledging that America is worth serving and protecting. Best country on the planet. Please God let's keep it that way.....

[@fordvg]

This is really cool to actually get to see the changes of SgtMajor of the Marine Corps. Semper Fi.

[@opera93]

Thank You…..

[@Devil_Dawg2k23]

33:39 Marines Hymn

[@guerrerosaurio]

1:01:30 Speaking Spanish

[@islandtat3414]

They talk too much

[@timothyvotaw7517]

Pomp and ceremony, as it should be. Marines are as good at it as we are at fighting the conflicts we are sent to. Tip of the Spear.

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