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Holiday Heroes: In Service of Mission and Cheer

Since the earliest days of our nation’s history, the United States Marine Corps has been home to countless heroes—men and women who have risked their lives in service to our country and our constitution. From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, legendary Marines like Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Daly, and Cpl. Joseph Vittori have forged enduring legacies of valor and selflessness that continue to inspire generations of Americans.

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Marine Corps Systems Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, left, looks on as Gen. Eric M. Smith, middle, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Col. Kirk D. Mullins (right) on his retirement from the Marine Corps after 31 years of faithful service. The ceremony was held at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s 395-acre Transportation Demonstration Support Area on Sept. 29, 2022. Mullins was instrumental to the development, acquisition and fielding of the ACV, designed and built to replace the Corps’ legacy AAVs, which have been in service since 1972. - Marine Corps Systems Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, left, looks on as Gen. Eric M. Smith, middle, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Col. Kirk D. Mullins (right) on his retirement from the Marine Corps after 31 years of faithful service. The ceremony was held at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s 395-acre Transportation Demonstration Support Area on Sept. 29, 2022. Mullins was instrumental to the development, acquisition and fielding of the ACV, designed and built to replace the Corps’ legacy AAVs, which have been in service since 1972.

First ACV Program Manager Retires with a 20 Mile Bang

The anticipation was palpable as a crowd of Marines, civilians and family members gathered at the end of gravel path at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s 395-acre Transportation Demonstration Support Area, eagerly waiting to greet former Marine Corps Systems Command chief of staff Col. Kirk D. Mullins as he completed his final journey as a U.S. Marine: a 20-mile hike to symbolize his 31 years of service.

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Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Mr. Tommy Ross, Solomon, and Mr. Jay Stefany, Principal Civilian for Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and. Acquisition stand for photo of the Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award for 2021. - Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Mr. Tommy Ross, Solomon, and Mr. Jay Stefany, Principal Civilian for Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and. Acquisition stand for photo of the Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award for 2021.

From intern to award winner, Alexander Solomon’s path to success

In June, Program Executive Officer Land Systems engineer Alexander Solomon received the coveted Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research Development and Acquisition Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of Year Award for 2021 in recognition of his contributions to the Marine Corps’ Ground Based Air Defense program. But, Solomon’s path to success wasn’t forged overnight; it began years ago when he first served as an intern with Marine Corps Systems Command.

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

Au revoir: Marc Paquette retires after 47 years of service

In October, Marc Paquette retires as the Deputy Portfolio Manager for Logistics Combat Element Systems at Marine Corps Systems Command after 47 years of federal service.

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Marine Corps acquisition workforce recognized for professional excellence in 2017 - Brig. Gen. A.J. Pasagian, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to the crowd during the 2018 Acquisition Excellence Awards, hosted by Marine Corps Systems Command Aug. 29, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC holds the event annually to recognize members of the Marine Corps acquisition workforce for outstanding performance during the previous fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ed Shank)

Marine Corps acquisition workforce recognized for professional excellence in 2017

Marine Corps acquisition leaders gathered to recognize the outstanding performance of Marine Corps acquisition professionals and teams Aug. 29, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, director of the Marine Corps Staff, was the keynote speaker for the awards ceremony.

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Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to attendees during the MCSC Acquisition Excellence Awards Aug. 2, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. MCSC holds the awards ceremony annually to recognize the outstanding performance of Corps acquisition professionals and teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Sevier) - Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to attendees during the MCSC Acquisition Excellence Awards Aug. 2, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. MCSC holds the awards ceremony annually to recognize the outstanding performance of Corps acquisition professionals and teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Sevier)