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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)

Bill Jones (center), project officer for Combat Equipment Support Systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, welcomes attendees June 7 to the funeral for Serina Vine, a World War II veteran who passed away May 21. Because Vine had no known next of kin, Jones and two other MCSC employees came together to organize her funeral, complete with full military honors. More than 200 people attended the ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia, thanks to the efforts of the MCSC members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne) - Bill Jones (center), project officer for Combat Equipment Support Systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, welcomes attendees June 7 to the funeral for Serina Vine, a World War II veteran who passed away May 21. Because Vine had no known next of kin, Jones and two other MCSC employees came together to organize her funeral, complete with full military honors. More than 200 people attended the ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia, thanks to the efforts of the MCSC members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne)

A new update of the Joint Tactical Common Operation Picture Workstation, or JTCW, generally used in combat operation centers, will provide leaders with better situational awareness to help improve their decision-making capabilities on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers) - A new update of the Joint Tactical Common Operation Picture Workstation, or JTCW, generally used in combat operation centers, will provide leaders with better situational awareness to help improve their decision-making capabilities on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers)

Sgt. Maj. Fletcher Pearson (center) prepares to pass the noncommissioned officer sword to Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader (left), commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, during a Relief and Appointment ceremony June 1 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Pearson, who retired after 30 years in the Marine Corps, relinquished responsibility as the command’s senior enlisted leader to Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith (right). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph) - Sgt. Maj. Fletcher Pearson (center) prepares to pass the noncommissioned officer sword to Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader (left), commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, during a Relief and Appointment ceremony June 1 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Pearson, who retired after 30 years in the Marine Corps, relinquished responsibility as the command’s senior enlisted leader to Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith (right). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)

Brig. Gen Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, looks over the Dry Super Absorbing Fabric, or DrySAF, during the Navy’s Forum for Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Transition May 16. MCSC’s SBIR/STTR program gives small businesses the opportunity to develop innovative advances in technologies to address Marine Corps needs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Barb Hamby) - Brig. Gen Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, looks over the Dry Super Absorbing Fabric, or DrySAF, during the Navy’s Forum for Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Transition May 16. MCSC’s SBIR/STTR program gives small businesses the opportunity to develop innovative advances in technologies to address Marine Corps needs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Barb Hamby)

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)

A child looks through the Medium Range Thermal Bi-ocular during the USA Science & Engineering Festival April 14–17 in Washington, DC. The MRTB was one of the items Marine Corps Systems Command showcased at its exhibit booth. This year marked MCSC’s second year participating in the festival as part of an ongoing effort to partner with other government agencies, academic institutions and private industry to improve STEM education in the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne) - A child looks through the Medium Range Thermal Bi-ocular during the USA Science & Engineering Festival April 14–17 in Washington, DC. The MRTB was one of the items Marine Corps Systems Command showcased at its exhibit booth. This year marked MCSC’s second year participating in the festival as part of an ongoing effort to partner with other government agencies, academic institutions and private industry to improve STEM education in the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne)