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Marine Corps to Begin Trial Run for New Physical Training Uniform - Cpl. Olanda Baronette, with Security Battalion, Headquarters Company, demonstrates a prototype version of the new Physical Training Uniform. On April 13, Marine Corps Systems Command awarded four contracts to manufacture prototypes for an updated PTU, which will then be tested and evaluated by MCSC. The uniform will provide a more athletic fit that aligns with today’s commercial clothing trends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Tonya Smith)

New Marine Corps maternity uniforms: designed by women, for women - Emily Madden, a U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center clothing designer supporting Marine Corps Systems Command, demonstrates a prototype version of the modified maternity nursing shirt on Maj. Elena N. Vallely, March 4, 2021, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. In April 2021, MCSC will begin gradually releasing a series of updated maternity items in response to concerns about fit, comfort and appearance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Tonya Smith)

Deputy Program Manager for TRASYS retires after 37 years of service - Ms. Kim Yarboro, Deputy Program Manager for Training Systems, addresses the audience during her retirement ceremony at the Partnership III building in Orlando, March 30, 2021. Yarboro’s 37-year career culminated with her serving as Deputy Program Manager for Training Systems, where she was responsible for the oversight and management of all nonstandard training systems and devices for the Marine Corps including live, virtual and constructive simulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cole Dynes)

MCSC launches Task Force to modernize IT network - Capt. Brittany Snelgrove (left), a lead network engineer, and Mike Fulinara, an engineer, both of Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, review the data from the NETPAC network capture and analysis system March 16, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. MCTSSA is a component of the Task Force Aquila MCEN Lab Federation along with other designated Marine Corps and Naval labs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Amy Forsythe, Public Affairs Officer, MCTSSA)

MCSC purchases inventive tents, fulfills urgent communication need during COVID-19 - II MEF Marines receive training on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 12-14, 2021. II MEF is constantly looking to improve its capabilities through innovation of assets and strategic planning. Training like this helps the Marines generate and sustain combat readiness at home and abroad by investing in the training of our Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)

A concerted effort: Marine Corps, Army collaborate to strengthen programs - Army Cpl. Gregory McLellan and Marine Corps Cpl. Clinton Smith, Joint Corporals Leadership Development Course students, plot grid points during the land navigation portion of Camp Lemonnier's Joint Corporal’s Leadership Development Course at Arta, Djibouti, March 3, 2016. In January, Marine Corps Systems Command’s Logistics Combat Element Systems and the Army’s Program Executive Officer, Combat Support and Combat Service Support collaborated to discuss opportunities to build synergy and identify cost savings and avoidance for certain programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel DeCook)

MCSC, MCTSSA ‘Utilize’ NPS graduates - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON – Maj. Ryan Keller recently received a ‘Bar-Raiser’ award from the commanding officer of Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) for taking the initiative to provide hands-on training for employees learning Microsoft Teams and Office 365 software. Keller graduated from Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science in 2019. He’s currently assigned as the command’s lead for business practices and Zero Trust pilot program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Amy Forsythe, Public Affairs Officer, MCTSSA)

Marines receive improved optic to identify threats from longer distances - CWO4 Dave Tomlinson, infantry weapons officer at Marine Corps Systems Command, demonstrates the Squad Common Optic attached to the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, Feb. 10, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The SCO is an improved optic that improves target acquisition and probability of hit with infantry assault rifles. Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the system to infantry and infantry-like units this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)