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Program Executive Officer Land Systems Stephen Bowdren’s relationship with the Corps began 43 years ago when he attended the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course at Camp Upshur in Quantico, Virginia, while a college student. Bowdren ultimately joined the U.S. Navy in 1982 and served faithfully until he retired from active duty in 2002. He was appointed as PEO Land Systems in 2022. (Courtesy photo provided by Stephen Bowdren) - Program Executive Officer Land Systems Stephen Bowdren’s relationship with the Corps began 43 years ago when he attended the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course at Camp Upshur in Quantico, Virginia, while a college student. Bowdren ultimately joined the U.S. Navy in 1982 and served faithfully until he retired from active duty in 2002. He was appointed as PEO Land Systems in 2022. (Courtesy photo provided by Stephen Bowdren)

Paquette with his wife Julie on their wedding day in 1976. - Paquette with his wife Julie on their wedding day in 1976.

Midshipmen selected for the the Program Executive Officer Land Systems 2019 Internship Program demonstrate work on developing a 3D-printed navigation board prototype for Marines. The program was established in 2013 as a way to introduce cadets and midshipmen from the U.S. Military Academy and USNA to the world of Marine Corps acquisition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo) - Midshipmen selected for the Program Executive Officer Land Systems 2019 Internship Program demonstrate work on developing a 3D-printed navigation board prototype for Marines. The program was established in 2013 as a way to introduce cadets and midshipmen from the U.S. Military Academy and USNA to the world of Marine Corps acquisition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

Civilian Marine serves God, Country, Corps - Heather Rodríguez (left), her husband José and a displaced family from Puerto Rico meet with Representative Stephanie Murphy (third from right) before the State of the Union Address to discuss with Congress the issues Hurricane Maria victims continue to face. Rodríguez balances life helping Marines get the gear they need at Marine Corps Systems Command’s Training Systems and serving his community as an Episcopal priest in Orlando, Florida. (Courtesy photo)