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Marines test new night vision goggles in realistic setting - U.S. Marines with the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct practical application to compare green and white phosphor night vision goggles at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, June 18, 2019. White phosphor goggles will replace the traditional green phosphor goggles for improved night vision capabilities during MRF-D aviation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kealii De Los Santos)

MCSC revamps leadership development program - Maj. Gen. Mark Wise, deputy commanding general for Marine Corps Combat Development Command, speaks to Marine Corps Systems Command employees about the importance of effective leadership Jan. 9. Wise was the guest speaker during the introductory conference of MCSC’s Leadership at all Levels program, which has undergone changes this year to better serve its participants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

MCSC approves procurement of new intercom system - Marines with 2nd Marine Division are given instructions while conducting a Light Armored Vehicle Crew Gunnery on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 26, 2019. In December 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command approved the initial procurement of the new TOCNET-G4 Intercom Systems—or G4 ICS—for use in the Family of LAVs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)

Marines to receive new, lightweight ammo for machine gun - Cpl. Justus Kree, a machine gunner with 1st Marine Division, instructs Marines on the operation of a M2 .50-caliber machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 20, 2019. On Jan. 16, Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a contract to MAC LLC for approximately $10 million for polymer ammunition to be used in the M2 Machine Gun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice)

Modeling, simulation training systems prepare Marines for battle - Cpl. Victoria Fontanelli, of 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, moves through a simulated village inside the Infantry Immersion Trainer as part of training, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. Oct. 16, 2019. Program Manager for Training Systems supplies Marines with ground training systems, devices and training support services—such as the Infantry Immersion Trainer—to satisfy training requirements and enhance mission effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brendan Custer)

Tommy “TJ” Pittman, seated at the head of the table, reviews changes made to technical manuals during the logistics demonstration with Staff Sgt. Matthew Champlain, Gunnery Sgt. James Bruce, Staff Sgt. Justin Hanush and Staff Sgt. Josh Pena. Pittman served the amphibious assault community for nearly 50 years, first as an enlisted amphibious vehicle operator for 24 years, then as a logistician with the Advanced Amphibious Assault program office at Program Executive Officer Land Systems for another 24 years. Pittman retired from federal civil service in December 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo) - Tommy “TJ” Pittman, seated at the head of the table, reviews changes made to technical manuals during the logistics demonstration with Staff Sgt. Matthew Champlain, Gunnery Sgt. James Bruce, Staff Sgt. Justin Hanush and Staff Sgt. Josh Pena. Pittman served the amphibious assault community for nearly 50 years, first as an enlisted amphibious vehicle operator for 24 years, then as a logistician with the Advanced Amphibious Assault program office at Program Executive Officer Land Systems for another 24 years. Pittman retired from federal civil service in December 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)