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Marine Corps launches SNCO Evening Dress Uniform survey November 26, 2007 — Marine Corps Systems Command’s (MCSC) Program Manager for Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE) has initiated an Internet survey soliciting input from Marines on a proposed modification to the men’s Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Evening Dress Uniform. All active, reserve, retired and former Marines are invited to participate in the quick and MORE

Gruntworks aims at lightening Marines’ load November 1, 2007 — Marines under fire will carry a lighter load in a more functional arrangement into combat as the new Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility in Stafford fulfills its promise to better serve the warfighter. On Nov. 1, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) hosted the grand opening of Gruntworks. This facility will provide critical integration expertise MORE

Senator Akaka Says Mahalo (Thank You) to Marine Corps’ Corrosion Prevention and Control Efforts August 15, 2007 — The corrosive effects of humidity, sea air and sea water can be devastating under the Marine Corps’ unique operating environments. As a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chairman of its Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee, Hawaii’s Sen. Daniel Akaka’s active voice brings attention to the problem of corrosion and the MORE

MRAP Vehicle Field Hits 6,415 August 10, 2007 — The Department of Defense further demonstrated its commitment to manufacture, integrate and deliver up to 8000 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to war fighters in Iraq. Two delivery orders placed this week bring the number of vehicles on contract to 6,415 in an effort which began less than a year ago.Canadian Commercial Corporation, MORE

Marine Corps Systems Command Urges Others to Join the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Effort July 31, 2007 — The rapid advancement of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle program is gaining more momentum with the release of the MRAP II solicitation. Announced on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site July 31, solicitation M67854-07-R-5082 is intended to identify manufacturers with the capability to produce the lifesaving vehicles with MORE

MRAP Orders Approach 5,000 July 13, 2007 — The fleet of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles just grew by another 1,170. The Marine Corps announced placement of an additional order for the lifesaving vehicles. This latest order brings the total placed to date to 4,935.The Marine Corps awarded Stewart and Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems LP, a Division of Armor Holdings, the MORE

Month of June Sees 912 Additional MRAP Vehicles Placed on Order June 29, 2007 — Continuing its commitment to provide the warfighter with the most advanced technology available, the U.S. Marine Corps placed orders for an additional 912 lifesaving Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles during June. The total number of vehicles ordered to date is 3,765.The Marine Corps awarded International Military and Government LLC an MORE

Marine Corps Systems Command Conducts Second Survey, PM ICE requests Marine input on Lightweight Helmet June 15, 2007 — Marine Corps System Command’s (MCSC) Program Manager for Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE) is requesting combat Marines provide input concerning their Lightweight Helmet. To continue to enhance the performance and capability of Marine Corps equipment, PM ICE is conducting a Lightweight Helmet Internet survey. To take the survey, Marines should MORE

Marine Corps Tested Equipment Provides Best Available Solution to the Individual Warfighter April 27, 2007 — Protecting the lives of all Marines, Soldiers and Sailors is the government’s highest priority, and the Marine Corps has outfitted its Marines with the best Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available. Directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, on April 17, the Marine Corps issued Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) 262/07 regarding MORE

Marine Corps places additional order for life-saving vehicles April 23, 2007 — The Marine Corps Systems command (MCSC) has ordered 1,000 additional life-saving armored Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. These vehicles have a proven capability to save lives by dramatically improving the current level of mine and improvised explosive device (IED) protection with a V-shaped hull and raised chassis. These MORE

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