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Master Sgt. Kevin Morris, project officer for Marine Corps Water Systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, prepares the Individual Water Purification System II for safe, drinkable water straight from the source. IWPS II is an upgrade to the current IWPS issued to all Marines. The handheld, tube-like water purification system provides individual Marines with the ability to quickly obtain drinkable water on the go without the need of power and assembly. IWPS II will allow Marines to be able to instantly quench their thirst in isolated locations or emergency situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo) - Master Sgt. Kevin Morris, project officer for Marine Corps Water Systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, prepares the Individual Water Purification System II for safe, drinkable water straight from the source. IWPS II is an upgrade to the current IWPS issued to all Marines. The handheld, tube-like water purification system provides individual Marines with the ability to quickly obtain drinkable water on the go without the need of power and assembly. IWPS II will allow Marines to be able to instantly quench their thirst in isolated locations or emergency situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

Master Sgt. Alex Barros (left), a project officer in Marine Corps Systems Command’s Expeditionary Power Systems, discusses plans on a 60-by-40-foot map during the ceremonial rehearsal of concept drill at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C., Dec. 14. Barros was selected in October to serve on the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, which was assembled to support the 58th Presidential Inauguration. On Jan. 20, more than 5,000 service members will participate in the inauguration ceremonies and other events. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. L'Erin Wynn) - Master Sgt. Alex Barros (left), a project officer in Marine Corps Systems Command’s Expeditionary Power Systems, discusses plans on a 60-by-40-foot map during the ceremonial rehearsal of concept drill at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C., Dec. 14. Barros was selected in October to serve on the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, which was assembled to support the 58th Presidential Inauguration. On Jan. 20, more than 5,000 service members will participate in the inauguration ceremonies and other events. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. L'Erin Wynn)

Staff Sgt. Aldo Gongora with School of Infantry–East from Camp Lejeune, N.C., evaluates a helmet retention system during an Infantry Equipping Challenge limited user evaluation in December aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The Infantry Equipping Challenge is an ongoing effort at Marine Corps Systems Command to leverage new and emerging technologies from industry to enhance the capability of Infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo) - Staff Sgt. Aldo Gongora with School of Infantry–East from Camp Lejeune, N.C., evaluates a helmet retention system during an Infantry Equipping Challenge limited user evaluation in December aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The Infantry Equipping Challenge is an ongoing effort at Marine Corps Systems Command to leverage new and emerging technologies from industry to enhance the capability of Infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

Joseph Klocek (left) and Maj. Scott Graniero (right) pose with Master Sgt. Clifford Farmer at Marine Corps Systems Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Farmer credits the support and compassion of the two men—part of his leadership team at MCSC—with saving his life during a time when he contemplated suicide. Today, Farmer battles post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, and urges leaders across the Marine Corps to show understanding and compassion for Marines who may be suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph) - Joseph Klocek (left) and Maj. Scott Graniero (right) pose with Master Sgt. Clifford Farmer at Marine Corps Systems Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Farmer credits the support and compassion of the two men—part of his leadership team at MCSC—with saving his life during a time when he contemplated suicide. Today, Farmer battles post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, and urges leaders across the Marine Corps to show understanding and compassion for Marines who may be suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)