
Michell Ruiz
Transmissions System Operator
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“Doing comms under pressure feels like an adrenaline rush. It’s like — oh my God, I’ve got to make this work. And then finally when it clicks? That’s the best part. It wasn’t working, now it is, and we made it happen.”
Career Spotlight
Transmissions System Operator

For Sgt. Ruiz, comms aren’t just a job, they’re her whole vibe. As a transmissions system operator in the Marine Corps, she keeps the signal strong and the mission connected. From rigging antennas to loading crypto keys, she makes sure the right info gets through no matter what. And when things are quiet? She’s building gear, training others and syncing with tech teams. No losing your signal on her watch.