11th MEU Command Element conducts Deployable Groups System Integration Testing Exercise - 11th MEU Command Element conducts Deployable Groups System Integration Testing Exercise

Program Executive Officer Land Systems Stephen Bowdren’s relationship with the Corps began 43 years ago when he attended the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course at Camp Upshur in Quantico, Virginia, while a college student. Bowdren ultimately joined the U.S. Navy in 1982 and served faithfully until he retired from active duty in 2002. He was appointed as PEO Land Systems in 2022. (Courtesy photo provided by Stephen Bowdren) - Program Executive Officer Land Systems Stephen Bowdren’s relationship with the Corps began 43 years ago when he attended the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course at Camp Upshur in Quantico, Virginia, while a college student. Bowdren ultimately joined the U.S. Navy in 1982 and served faithfully until he retired from active duty in 2002. He was appointed as PEO Land Systems in 2022. (Courtesy photo provided by Stephen Bowdren)

Marine Corps Systems Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, left, looks on as Gen. Eric M. Smith, middle, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Col. Kirk D. Mullins (right) on his retirement from the Marine Corps after 31 years of faithful service. The ceremony was held at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s 395-acre Transportation Demonstration Support Area on Sept. 29, 2022. Mullins was instrumental to the development, acquisition and fielding of the ACV, designed and built to replace the Corps’ legacy AAVs, which have been in service since 1972. - Marine Corps Systems Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, left, looks on as Gen. Eric M. Smith, middle, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Col. Kirk D. Mullins (right) on his retirement from the Marine Corps after 31 years of faithful service. The ceremony was held at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s 395-acre Transportation Demonstration Support Area on Sept. 29, 2022. Mullins was instrumental to the development, acquisition and fielding of the ACV, designed and built to replace the Corps’ legacy AAVs, which have been in service since 1972.

Marine Corps Systems Command Chief Technology Officer, Luis Velazquez, briefs U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen participating in the Program Executive Officer Land Systems internship program at X Corps Solutions in Stafford, Virginia, Aug. 12, 2022. Launched in 2013, the PEO Land Systems internship program provides an avenue for midshipmen to gain practical skills and hands-on experience in military acquisitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mark Hoots) - Marine Corps Systems Command Chief Technology Officer, Luis Velazquez, briefs U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen participating in the Program Executive Officer Land Systems internship program at X Corps Solutions in Stafford, Virginia, Aug. 12, 2022. Launched in 2013, the PEO Land Systems internship program provides an avenue for midshipmen to gain practical skills and hands-on experience in military acquisitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mark Hoots)

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Mr. Tommy Ross, Solomon, and Mr. Jay Stefany, Principal Civilian for Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and. Acquisition stand for photo of the Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award for 2021. - Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Mr. Tommy Ross, Solomon, and Mr. Jay Stefany, Principal Civilian for Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and. Acquisition stand for photo of the Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award for 2021.

Program Executive Officer Land Systems Ground-Based Air Defense Program Manager, Don Kelley, shows the expeditionary launcher of the Medium-Range Intercept Capability prototype to Marine Corps senior leaders following a successful test demonstration of the system at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, June 30, 2022. The MRIC prototype is the Marine Corps’ proposed new counter-cruise missile capability. During the test, the MRIC prototype successfully hit several simultaneously-launched cruise missile targets. (U.S. Army photo by John Hamilton) - Program Executive Officer Land Systems Ground-Based Air Defense Program Manager, Don Kelley, shows the expeditionary launcher of the Medium-Range Intercept Capability prototype to Marine Corps senior leaders following a successful test demonstration of the system at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, June 30, 2022. The MRIC prototype is the Marine Corps’ proposed new counter-cruise missile capability. During the test, the MRIC prototype successfully hit several simultaneously-launched cruise missile targets. (U.S. Army photo by John Hamilton)

Marine Corps begins fielding Amphibious Combat Vehicle - Marines from the Amphibious Combat Vehicle new equipment training team complete an operator course in the vehicle in February 2019. Managed by Program Executive Officer Land Systems, the ACV was approved for Initial Operational Capability on Nov. 13 and for Full-Rate Production on Dec. 8 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

MCSC, PEO LS recognized during DON Acquisition Excellence Awards - John Garner, the Program Executive Officer Land Systems, stands by the PEO LS sign Nov. 16 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Department of Navy recognized Garner along with several MCSC representatives for their acquisition efforts during the DON Acquisition Excellence Awards on Nov. 5, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)