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Master Sgt. Tommy “TJ” Pittman repairs an Assault Amphibious Vehicle in 1991. - Master Sgt. Tommy “TJ” Pittman repairs an Assault Amphibious Vehicle in 1991.

Retired Marine Corps amtracker devotes a lifetime to the assault amphibian community

Tommy “TJ” Pittman’s nearly 50-year dedication to the Marine Corps’ amphibious assault community is personal.“I’ve loved it; I’ve absolutely loved it,” said Pittman, a logistician who retired in December after working in the Advanced Amphibious Assault program office at Program Executive Officer Land Systems for the past 30 years. “It’s the only

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31st MEU mechanics keep green machine afloat

The United States Marine Corps is known for its amphibious nature, which is supported in part by the Corps’ amphibious vehicles. These vehicles have helped the Marines achieve many victories, and with this legacy comes the responsibility of maintaining the vehicles that allow for amphibious movement. The Marine Corps’ AAV-P7/A1 Assault Amphibious

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Marines TV: Marines and Sailors Conduct MCIWS Course 6-25

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Military helicopters will be flying over Boston this week. Here's why.

8/22/2025 - https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/military-helicopters-boston-marines/

5 things to know about the first Marine superintendent of the Naval Academy

8/19/2025 - https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/higher-education/michael-borgschulte-yvette-davids-john-phelan-naval-academy-5ESNIOZE35DW5BLIQORM256KA4/

Marine Corps deploys MV-22B for anti-submarine warfare as Japan completes V-22 relocation

8/15/2025 - https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/usmc-osprey-performs-first-anti-submarine-warfare-mission/164150.article

LSE 2025 Concludes: A New Benchmark in Global Naval Integration

8/13/2025 - https://seapowermagazine.org/lse-2025-concludes-a-new-benchmark-in-global-naval-integration/

U.S. Marines test new underwater bots

8/11/2025 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-test-new-underwater-bots/