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Navy designs mechanized rear-door assist for MRAP vehicles April 1, 2013 — By Alan Canfield and Dan Broadstreet, NSWC Panama City DivisionMarine Corps Mine Resistant Ambush Protection Buffalo vehicles were designed to protect Marines from improvised explosive devices, and the Navy is improving MRAPs by upgrading them with a new rear-door assist mechanism. This particular MRAP model is managed by Marine Corps Systems MORE

New digs equal new opportunities for Gruntworks team March 19, 2013 — By Monique Randolph, Marine Corps Systems Command Corporate CommunicationsThere was no fanfare or grand opening when the Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility opened the doors to its new digs in May 2012, but the occasion called for celebration—especially for infantry Marines. Gruntworks was previously housed off base, but is now located directly MORE

Marine Corps LAV upgrade program beneficiary of available Army Stryker assets March 12, 2013 — By James Streberger, PM LAV Product Manager, Mobility and Obsolescence Program Working closely with the Army’s Project Management Office for the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, the Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle Program Management Office, or PM LAV, found a way to overcome a significant reduction in required funding for a planned upgrade, MORE

MCSC commander holds sequestration town hall March 12, 2013 — By Monique Randolph, Marine Corps Systems Command Corporate CommunicationsThe commander of Marine Corps Systems Command held a town hall meeting March 8 to discuss the potential effects of sequestration on the workforce at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley and subject matter experts from the base and command addressed topics MORE

Prevention program eats away at corrosion March 6, 2013 — By Jim Katzaman, MCSC Corporate Communications The Marine Corps started ramping up an under-funded corrosion prevention program more than 20 years ago, long before the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003, where Congress provided funding and directed the Department of Defense to develop a long-term corrosion strategy. That MORE

MCSC Conducts Body Armor Survey February 21, 2013 — Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting a survey on body armor and needs your input. The information you provide will be used to support design changes that will enhance Body Armor fit and sizing in the near future. Your comments, opinions and experience are invaluable to this effort and completely confidential. Marines can access the online MORE

MCSC financial manager earns Ph.D. February 6, 2013 — By Monique Randolph, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsIt was one of the most selfish decisions he ever made, but when Lance Raymond set out to earn his doctorate in organizational leadership, he knew he had to be “all in.” The Marine Corps veteran turned civilian Marine enrolled in the program through The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in MORE

MCSC engineer earns President’s Call to Service Award February 1, 2013 — By Bill Johnson-Miles, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsA Marine Corps Systems Command volunteer has given back to his community so much that it has been noticed by the White House. David Garvin, an MCSC engineer, volunteered more than 800 hours last year, which pushed him past 4,000 volunteer hours for his lifetime. His willingness to help earned him MORE

14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps encourages MCSC to remember King's legacy January 17, 2013 — By Monique Randolph, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsWhen times are hard, Americans stand together and do what is right, the Commander of Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) told attendees at the organization’s Martin Luther King celebration Jan. 17 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Speaking of Dr. King’s legacy of bringing people together in the MORE

Connecticut native feels strong ties to Hispanic heritage October 10, 2012 — Angel Huertas, Security Cooperation Specialist in Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) International Programs, has deep ties to his Hispanic heritage, although he arrived in the world at Bridgeport, Conn., where he was born and raised. Both of his parents were born in Puerto Rico. His mother came to the United States as a young girl because her MORE

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