U.S. Marine Christian I. Ruiz graduated from military training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif., on Dec. 16.Ruiz completed an intensive 13-week, four-phase program that included training in military discipline, physical fitness, and Marine combat training. It concluded with a 54-hour Crucible, which is the culmination from a recruit to the title of U.S. Marine.A 2022 graduate of Lamesa High School, Ruiz is the son of Edward and Anna Ruiz of Lamesa. He is the grandson of Abaristo and Lucia Ogeda, and Yolanda and the late David Ruiz.