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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, alongside Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, recognize the Recruiter, Drill Instructor, Marine Security Guard, and Marine Combat Instructor of the Year during the CMC Combined Awards Program at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Feb. 18, 2026. The CMC Combined Awards Program recognized Marines for their outstanding performance during fiscal year 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert/Released 260218-M-RB959-1006.JPG

Feb 19, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, alongside Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, recognize the Recruiter, Drill Instructor, Marine Security Guard, and Marine Combat Instructor of the Year during the CMC Combined Awards Program at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Feb. 18, 2026. The CMC Combined Awards Program recognized Marines for their outstanding performance during fiscal year 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

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Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

2000

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