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Holiday Heroes: MCSC Marine, civilian giving back in different ways - Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Minton-Smith, a lead logistician at Marine Corps Systems Command, collects donated, unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots, December 2019 in Washington, D.C. Minton-Smith volunteers with the Quantico Toys for Tots Campaign, while Todd Wagenhorst, the director of MCSC’s Operations and Programs, hosts team-building activities and offers mentorship to MCSC Marines and civilians. (Courtesy photograph)

MCSC fielding new cold weather boot in 2021 - Capt. Caleb Haney, a project officer with the Program Manager for Infantry Combat Equipment at Marine Corps Systems Command, assembles the Marine Corps Intense Cold Weather Boot Nov. 13 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Scheduled to field in fiscal year 2021, the ICWB is full-grain, leather boot designed for use in temperatures as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

MCSC, PEO LS recognized during DON Acquisition Excellence Awards - John Garner, the Program Executive Officer Land Systems, stands by the PEO LS sign Nov. 16 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Department of Navy recognized Garner along with several MCSC representatives for their acquisition efforts during the DON Acquisition Excellence Awards on Nov. 5, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

MCSC celebrates Corps’ birthday with cake-cutting, toy donations and a motorcycle ride - An excursion of Marines and civilians with Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems on motorcycles en route to the National Museum of the Marine Corps Nov. 9 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC hosted a cake-cutting event, ceremonial motorcycle ride and Toys for Tots Drive to observe the 245th birthday of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by David Jordan)

MCSC to host Marine Corps Birthday Motorcycle Ride/Toys for Tots Drive Nov. 9 - Gunnery Sgt. Paul Echeverria (third from left), the uniform readiness coordinator for Marine Corps Systems Command’s Toys for Tots Drive, and other command employees pose with a collection of toy donations December 2019 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC’s Motorcycle Program will sponsor a Marine Corps Birthday Ride and Toys for Tots Toy Drive beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 9 at MCSC Building 2200 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Leadership through listening: MCSC works to improve fit and function of protective gear - John Hernandez, a new equipment trainer supporting Marine Corps Systems Command, helps a Marine adjust her Plate Carrier Generation III, Oct. 22 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC addressed issues with its personal protective equipment and its use of innovative technologies and test trials to field updated gear during a Uniform and Equipment Engagement for senior Marine Corps leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

MCSC structural changes enable better naval alignment, acquisition support to Marines - James F. Geurts, the assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, speaks to the crowd about the importance of acquisition, Aug. 15, 2019 at the Marine Corps Ground Acquisition Award Dinner in Arlington, Virginia. Between July and October, Marine Corps Systems Command underwent a structural shift to better align the Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

A team effort: MCSC keeping workforce safe during COVID-19 - Wesley Storke, a maintenance worker at Marine Corps Systems Command, tests a technology that measures chemicals produced by a fogger machine that eliminates COVID-19 germs, on Aug. 19 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, MCSC’s AC/S G4 department purchased large sums of hand sanitizers, installed touchless fixtures and completed various other tasks intended to keep the workforce safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Nathan Sheppard)

Virtual military expo focuses on supporting future Marine - Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, deputy commandant for Combat Development and Integration, gives his keynote address Sept. 17, 2019, at the 2019 Modern Day Marine Military Exposition, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s MDMME was a virtual affair featuring pre-recorded presentations from strategic leaders covering topics that involved supporting the future Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

Marine Corps fields first new service pistol in 35 years - A Marine instructor shoots the M18 Modular Handgun System at a firing range during Instructor and Key Personnel Training June 25 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the M18 in September. The striker-fired, semi-automatic 9-mm weapon will be the Marine Corps’ new service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by David Jordan)