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The Marine Corps is celebrating a decade of keeping warfighters safer against explosive devices with the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected family of vehicles. MRAP vehicles are designed to provide protection against underbody mines, improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. From 2006 to 2012, the MRAP Joint Program Office fielded a total of 27,774 to operating forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lynn Kinney) - The Marine Corps is celebrating a decade of keeping warfighters safer against explosive devices with the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected family of vehicles. MRAP vehicles are designed to provide protection against underbody mines, improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. From 2006 to 2012, the MRAP Joint Program Office fielded a total of 27,774 to operating forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lynn Kinney)

Marine Corps Systems Command is developing a suite of systems that gives M1A1 Abrams tank commanders and their gunners a hunter-killer edge over their enemies. The new Abrams Integrated Display and Targeting System, Tank Commander Single Handle, and slew-to-cue capability make up the trifecta that cuts time to enemy engagement by half while increasing accuracy, range and lethality on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire) - Marine Corps Systems Command is developing a suite of systems that gives M1A1 Abrams tank commanders and their gunners a hunter-killer edge over their enemies. The new Abrams Integrated Display and Targeting System, Tank Commander Single Handle, and slew-to-cue capability make up the trifecta that cuts time to enemy engagement by half while increasing accuracy, range and lethality on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire)

A radio reconnaissance team collects communications signals in the field during an Intelligence Interoperability Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Magnetic Intrusion Detector II is a magnetic sensor that can be easily concealed and is used by Marine units to detect the presence of targets moving within its electromagnetic fields. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Marine Intelligence program office fielded the system six months ahead of schedule to give operational leaders better situational awareness in theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) - A radio reconnaissance team collects communications signals in the field during an Intelligence Interoperability Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Magnetic Intrusion Detector II is a magnetic sensor that can be easily concealed and is used by Marine units to detect the presence of targets moving within its electromagnetic fields. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Marine Intelligence program office fielded the system six months ahead of schedule to give operational leaders better situational awareness in theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to attendees during the MCSC Acquisition Excellence Awards Aug. 2, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. MCSC holds the awards ceremony annually to recognize the outstanding performance of Corps acquisition professionals and teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Sevier) - Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to attendees during the MCSC Acquisition Excellence Awards Aug. 2, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. MCSC holds the awards ceremony annually to recognize the outstanding performance of Corps acquisition professionals and teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Sevier)

A Marine Sniper prepares to fire a 7.62mm NATO through a M40A6 rifle with a chronograph attached during a market research caliber study July 13, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Infantry Weapons Systems conducted the study to inform Marine Corps acquisition leaders about future Marine sniper weapon system requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo) - A Marine Sniper prepares to fire a 7.62mm NATO through a M40A6 rifle with a chronograph attached during a market research caliber study July 13, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Infantry Weapons Systems conducted the study to inform Marine Corps acquisition leaders about future Marine sniper weapon system requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

Master Sgt. Brad Colbert, project officer for small craft and special projects with Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids at Marine Corps Systems Command, drives a Diver Propulsion Device July 18 at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Va. Colbert and other members of the RAR team conducted tests of potential upgrades to the DPD to improve its speed and controllability for reconnaissance Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph) - Master Sgt. Brad Colbert, project officer for small craft and special projects with Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids at Marine Corps Systems Command, drives a Diver Propulsion Device July 18 at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Va. Colbert and other members of the RAR team conducted tests of potential upgrades to the DPD to improve its speed and controllability for reconnaissance Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)

The MAGTF Common Handheld program will allow Marines to securely use modern handheld communications devices like tablets and smartphones in tactical environments to make more informed decisions on the go. Marine Corps Systems Command partnered with the National Security Agency’s Commercial Solutions for Classified program to address the unique security considerations inherent in using commercial products for tactical purposes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Tyler W. Stewart) - The MAGTF Common Handheld program will allow Marines to securely use modern handheld communications devices like tablets and smartphones in tactical environments to make more informed decisions on the go. Marine Corps Systems Command partnered with the National Security Agency’s Commercial Solutions for Classified program to address the unique security considerations inherent in using commercial products for tactical purposes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Tyler W. Stewart)

The Micro Laser Range Finder, or MLRF, is a newly-fielded capability that will help Marines improve their accuracy and lethality on the battlefield with a range of up to 10,000 meters. (U.S. Marine Corps Combat Camera photo by Lance Cpl. Eryn L. Edelman/Released) - The Micro Laser Range Finder, or MLRF, is a newly-fielded capability that will help Marines improve their accuracy and lethality on the battlefield with a range of up to 10,000 meters. (U.S. Marine Corps Combat Camera photo by Lance Cpl. Eryn L. Edelman/Released)

Marine Corps Systems Command employee Brian Whited will soon deploy to Afghanistan for 12 months to support the Operational Contract Support Integration Cell for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan. In his position with OCSIC, he will manage contract support for U.S. operations in the country. At MCSC, Whited served as deputy product manager for Marine Corps Network and Infrastructure Services within Information Systems and Infrastructure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne) - Marine Corps Systems Command employee Brian Whited will soon deploy to Afghanistan for 12 months to support the Operational Contract Support Integration Cell for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan. In his position with OCSIC, he will manage contract support for U.S. operations in the country. At MCSC, Whited served as deputy product manager for Marine Corps Network and Infrastructure Services within Information Systems and Infrastructure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne)

William “Bill” Taylor, Program Executive Officer Land Systems and a member of the Senior Executive Service, speaks to the audience during a Change of Leadership ceremony June 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Taylor—who has served as the Marine Corps’ only PEO since 2007—relinquished his duties after being selected as the next assistant deputy commandant for Sustainment for Marine Corps Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph) - William “Bill” Taylor, Program Executive Officer Land Systems and a member of the Senior Executive Service, speaks to the audience during a Change of Leadership ceremony June 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Taylor—who has served as the Marine Corps’ only PEO since 2007—relinquished his duties after being selected as the next assistant deputy commandant for Sustainment for Marine Corps Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)