For five Marine Corps Systems Command employees, giving to and helping others are year-round resolutions. Meet MCSC’s Holiday Heroes: (from top left) Doug Simpson, Marleen Alegria, Leanne Cannon, Richard Hodge and Lavonne Robinson. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Jennifer Sevier) - For five Marine Corps Systems Command employees, giving to and helping others are year-round resolutions. Meet MCSC’s Holiday Heroes: (from top left) Doug Simpson, Marleen Alegria, Leanne Cannon, Richard Hodge and Lavonne Robinson. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Jennifer Sevier)

This fiscal year Marines will receive smart phones that make calling for fire support easier, quicker and more accurate. The Target Handoff System Version 2, or THS V.2, is a portable system designed for use by dismounted Marines to locate targets, pinpoint global positioning coordinates and call for close air, artillery and naval fire support using secure digital communications. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Laws) - This fiscal year Marines will receive smart phones that make calling for fire support easier, quicker and more accurate. The Target Handoff System Version 2, or THS V.2, is a portable system designed for use by dismounted Marines to locate targets, pinpoint global positioning coordinates and call for close air, artillery and naval fire support using secure digital communications. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Laws)

Marine Corps Systems Command Combat Support Systems Equipment Exchange Initiative is exploring new ways to get Marines the equipment they need faster. MCSC initiated the program in 2014 to maximize opportunities to trade-in equipment for more modern replacements at no additional cost to the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell) - Marine Corps Systems Command Combat Support Systems Equipment Exchange Initiative is exploring new ways to get Marines the equipment they need faster. MCSC initiated the program in 2014 to maximize opportunities to trade-in equipment for more modern replacements at no additional cost to the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell)

Cpl. Kyle Denny with 3rd Light Armor Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, from Twentynine Palms, Calif., does a system check on a Joint Battle Command-Platform during Network Integration Evaluation 14.1 in November 2013 at McGregor Range, N.M. JBC-P is an Army-Marine Corps program that enhances command and control, and situational awareness. Marine Corps Systems Command has fielded nearly 1,100 of the systems to several vehicle platforms since July. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Candice Harrison) - Cpl. Kyle Denny with 3rd Light Armor Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, from Twentynine Palms, Calif., does a system check on a Joint Battle Command-Platform during Network Integration Evaluation 14.1 in November 2013 at McGregor Range, N.M. JBC-P is an Army-Marine Corps program that enhances command and control, and situational awareness. Marine Corps Systems Command has fielded nearly 1,100 of the systems to several vehicle platforms since July. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Candice Harrison)

Marines from Training and Education Command fire the M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer during a demonstration Oct. 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. During the demonstration, employees from Marine Corps Systems Command’s Ammunition Program Management Office gained first-hand experience of field artillery Marines in action to inform their work behind the scenes at MCSC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne) - Marines from Training and Education Command fire the M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer during a demonstration Oct. 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. During the demonstration, employees from Marine Corps Systems Command’s Ammunition Program Management Office gained first-hand experience of field artillery Marines in action to inform their work behind the scenes at MCSC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne)

Marine Corps Systems Command is working with the Navy to update the Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble, the latest upgrade to the Corps’ Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble. EFRCE is made with a new flame resistant material blend that allows the uniform to self-extinguish, reducing the incidence and severity of burn injuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Ezekiel R. Kitandwe) - Marine Corps Systems Command is working with the Navy to update the Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble, the latest upgrade to the Corps’ Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble. EFRCE is made with a new flame resistant material blend that allows the uniform to self-extinguish, reducing the incidence and severity of burn injuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Ezekiel R. Kitandwe)