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Marine Corps Systems Command awards contract to produce ACV - Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a contract to BAE Systems to produce and deliver the Amphibious Combat Vehicle. Following a successful Milestone C decision by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, the contract options worth $198 million will allow BAE Systems to build 30 low rate production vehicles, which will start delivering in the fall of next year. (Courtesy photo)

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)

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Buffalo Systems Deputy Project Engineer Steven “Tate” Carow sits near the rear-door assist mechanism. The RDA is an upgrade developed to push and hold open the rear door aboard the Marine Corps Buffalo Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle. For Carow and his team, completion of this particular capability insertion helps to fulfill a critical requirement to improve crew survivability. The design uses a ruggedized motor controller, which activates a linear actuator and hydraulic cylinder. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Buffalo Systems Deputy Project Engineer Steven “Tate” Carow sits near the rear-door assist mechanism. The RDA is an upgrade developed to push and hold open the rear door aboard the Marine Corps Buffalo Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle. For Carow and his team, completion of this particular capability insertion helps to fulfill a critical requirement to improve crew survivability. The design uses a ruggedized motor controller, which activates a linear actuator and hydraulic cylinder.

Michael Santiago, 12-year-old Cleveland native, controls a Marine Corps robotic system at the Marine Corps Systems Command display tent outside the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland in June. The display was part of Marine Week Cleveland events. Explosive ordnance disposal and infantry Marines use the robots, which have been in use in combat zones since 2001, to protect Marines and prevent injuries. The Marine Corps is currently developing a remote that units can carry with them which will control both ground robots and unmanned aircraft as well. More than 750 Marines were in Cleveland all week displaying Marine aircraft, vehicles and equipment, as well as interacting and sharing with the public the values and character of the Marine Corps. One of the culminating events was a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration at Burke Lakefront Airport, which showcased Marines' ability to assault from ship-to-shore via ground and air. - Michael Santiago, 12-year-old Cleveland native, controls a Marine Corps robotic system at the Marine Corps Systems Command display tent outside the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland in June. The display was part of Marine Week Cleveland events. Explosive ordnance disposal and infantry Marines use the robots, which have been in use in combat zones since 2001, to protect Marines and prevent injuries. The Marine Corps is currently developing a remote that units can carry with them which will control both ground robots and unmanned aircraft as well. More than 750 Marines were in Cleveland all week displaying Marine aircraft, vehicles and equipment, as well as interacting and sharing with the public the values and character of the Marine Corps. One of the culminating events was a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration at Burke Lakefront Airport, which showcased Marines' ability to assault from ship-to-shore via ground and air.

Gunnery Sergeant Tasha Johnson of the Marine Corps Systems Command's Ammunition program office discusses the 155mm howitzer round with a youngster during Marine Week St. Louis. - Gunnery Sergeant Tasha Johnson of the Marine Corps Systems Command's Ammunition program office discusses the 155mm howitzer round with a youngster during Marine Week St. Louis.