Gen. Eric Smith took on the role Friday morning in a small ceremony at the Pentagon. The oiler is the second U.S. Navy ship named after Tubman. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black was succeeded by Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz during a ceremony at Marine Cops Barracks Washington Thursday. Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz's own journey in the Marine Corps, the issues he plans to take on and the values he hopes to instill in Marines. Those who’ve experienced sexual harassment may now receive crisis intervention, safety assessments, counseling resources and victim advocacy support. Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South. As a military power struggle erupted into deadly fighting in the Sudanese capital, the Marines worked to get the embassy ready for an evacuation. All five design ideas include a ceremonial courtyard, and plans to accommodate Navy artifacts including a Corsair aircraft. The Navy also recently scrapped its vaccination requirement for deployments. The Navy asserts the assessment is optional and that such evaluations have been in place for nearly 30 years. Load More