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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), Recruiting Station (RS) Atlanta, and Marine Corps League (MCL) veterans, Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz met with MEPS staff and poolees enlisting into the military to gain a better understanding of MEPS processing, and separately, visited recruiting staff with RS Atlanta to learn about station operations. Ruiz also engaged with the MCL in order to provide updates on the Marine Corps, and assist in bridging the gap between active duty and veteran Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert/Released 250829-M-RB959-1933.JPG

Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), Recruiting Station (RS) Atlanta, and Marine Corps League (MCL) veterans, Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz met with MEPS staff and poolees enlisting into the military to gain a better understanding of MEPS processing, and separately, visited recruiting staff with RS Atlanta to learn about station operations. Ruiz also engaged with the MCL in order to provide updates on the Marine Corps, and assist in bridging the gap between active duty and veteran Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

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Canon EOS R

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1/320

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100

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