In a relief and appointment ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, Sgt. Maj. Sael G. Garcia relinquished his duties as the Depot and Eastern Recruiting Regions Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Paul A. Forde, April 25, 2025. The passing of the sword of office is a symbolic gesture symbolizing the passing of responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits Marine
Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on April 24, 2025. During this trip, Sgt. Maj. Ruiz mentored new
Marines, observed depot staff and hosted a symposium for senior leadership of Marine Corps
Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy
Morales)
