Retired Marine Corps amtracker devotes a lifetime to the assault amphibian community
Retired Marine Corps Master Sgt. Tommy "TJ" Pittman and his wife, Sheila, pose with their two dogs, Nugget and Snickers, in front of their new recreational vehicle, which will be used for post-retirement adventures. 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. (Courtesy photo from Tommy Pittman)