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Marine Corps engineers spark interest in STEM during annual festival - Students watch a 3D printer demonstration April 6, at Marine Corps Systems Command’s exhibit during the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C. The three-day festival welcomes thousands of students from around the country every year. MCSC engineers participate in the event to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math, and showcase how the Marine Corps uses STEM to develop equipment and weapon systems for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)

Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to the crowd during the 2017 Acquisition Excellence Awards, hosted by Marine Corps Systems Command Aug. 8, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC holds the event annually to recognize members of the Marine Corps acquisition workforce for outstanding performance during the previous fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Sevier) - Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to the crowd during the 2017 Acquisition Excellence Awards, hosted by Marine Corps Systems Command Aug. 8, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC holds the event annually to recognize members of the Marine Corps acquisition workforce for outstanding performance during the previous fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Sevier)

U.S. Marines patrol during a live-fire raid training event, part of Mission Rehearsal Exercise, in southern Jordan Sept. 12, 2016. The MRX is a collective training event where the Marine Air Ground Task Force elements collaborate to refine individual and cooperative capabilities. Marine Corps Systems Command, the acquisition command of the Marine Corps, is realigning its organizational structure to more rapidly equip the MAGTF with information technology and ground weapon systems and equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trever Statz/Released) - U.S. Marines patrol during a live-fire raid training event, part of Mission Rehearsal Exercise, in southern Jordan Sept. 12, 2016. The MRX is a collective training event where the Marine Air Ground Task Force elements collaborate to refine individual and cooperative capabilities. Marine Corps Systems Command, the acquisition command of the Marine Corps, is realigning its organizational structure to more rapidly equip the MAGTF with information technology and ground weapon systems and equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trever Statz/Released)

Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks with leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Land Capability Group on Dismounted Soldier Systems during the group’s biannual meeting aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on April 5. LCG DSS is part of the NATO Army Armaments Group, one of the three main armaments groups subordinate to NATO's Conference of National Armaments Directors. NAAG’s mission is to support nations in achieving the objectives of NATO land force armaments cooperation. It promotes interoperability of alliance and partner armed forces by means of information exchange, materiel standardization and cooperative activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Emily Greene) - Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks with leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Land Capability Group on Dismounted Soldier Systems during the group’s biannual meeting aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on April 5. LCG DSS is part of the NATO Army Armaments Group, one of the three main armaments groups subordinate to NATO's Conference of National Armaments Directors. NAAG’s mission is to support nations in achieving the objectives of NATO land force armaments cooperation. It promotes interoperability of alliance and partner armed forces by means of information exchange, materiel standardization and cooperative activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Emily Greene)

The Marine Corps Program Executive Officer Land Systems is expected to deliver 144 Utility Task Vehicles to the regiment-level starting in February 2017. The rugged all-terrain vehicle can carry up to four Marines or be converted to haul 1,500 pounds of supplies. With minimal armor and size, the UTV can quickly haul extra ammunition and provisions, or injured Marines, while preserving energy and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private 1st Class Rhita Daniel) - The Marine Corps Program Executive Officer Land Systems is expected to deliver 144 Utility Task Vehicles to the regiment-level starting in February 2017. The rugged all-terrain vehicle can carry up to four Marines or be converted to haul 1,500 pounds of supplies. With minimal armor and size, the UTV can quickly haul extra ammunition and provisions, or injured Marines, while preserving energy and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private 1st Class Rhita Daniel)

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)

The Honorable Sean Stackley (right), assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, pins a Navy Distinguished Civilian Service medal on William “Bill” Taylor during a Change of Leadership ceremony June 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Taylor, Program Executive Officer Land Systems and a member of the Senior Executive Service, has served as the Marine Corps’ only PEO since 2007. Stackley lauded Taylor for taking several “broken” programs and turning them into “model” programs. “The PEO’s programs are strong, and the PEO is strong,” Stackley said. “We wouldn’t have that without this superior individual who wasn’t just there at the beginning, but stayed for a decade.” - The Honorable Sean Stackley (right), assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, pins a Navy Distinguished Civilian Service medal on William “Bill” Taylor during a Change of Leadership ceremony June 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Taylor, Program Executive Officer Land Systems and a member of the Senior Executive Service, has served as the Marine Corps’ only PEO since 2007. Stackley lauded Taylor for taking several “broken” programs and turning them into “model” programs. “The PEO’s programs are strong, and the PEO is strong,” Stackley said. “We wouldn’t have that without this superior individual who wasn’t just there at the beginning, but stayed for a decade.”

Marine Corps Systems Command Commander Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader (center) joined Navy and Coast Guard acquisition leaders to discuss the future of equipping and sustaining the sea services at the Navy League’s Sea Air Space Global Maritime Exposition at National Harbor, Maryland, May 18. He outlined the top four acquisition challenges and opportunities the Corps is addressing to ensure readiness today and tomorrow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo) - Marine Corps Systems Command Commander Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader (center) joined Navy and Coast Guard acquisition leaders to discuss the future of equipping and sustaining the sea services at the Navy League’s Sea Air Space Global Maritime Exposition at National Harbor, Maryland, May 18. He outlined the top four acquisition challenges and opportunities the Corps is addressing to ensure readiness today and tomorrow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit set up network communications aboard the USS Boxer during an integration exercise in 2015. The Marine Corps is developing a fully unified command and control construct, integrating cyber and IT capability development processes and streamlining IT acquisition and procurement processes. These improvements will provide more responsive and effective support to the operational force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Terika S. King) - Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit set up network communications aboard the USS Boxer during an integration exercise in 2015. The Marine Corps is developing a fully unified command and control construct, integrating cyber and IT capability development processes and streamlining IT acquisition and procurement processes. These improvements will provide more responsive and effective support to the operational force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Terika S. King)