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MCSC helps Marines go green December 20, 2012 — By Carden Hedelt, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsMarines need energy for plenty of things. Gear like weapons systems and radios all need their power. The same goes for personal items, like electric razors and iPods.In the field, a recharge means turning to a generator. For an iPod, that’s overkill.“The reality is Marines are turning on a three-to-six MORE

Young MCSC engineer rising quickly in EPS December 20, 2012 — By Carden Hedelt, MCSC Corporate Communications Jonathan Carpenter, 31-year-old lead engineer for Expeditionary Power Systems (EPS) at Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), can trace his path to this point through three items on his desk: a partially filled change jar, a medal from the United States Army and a red Power Rangers helmet in a glass and MORE

Marine, Mentor Retires December 18, 2012 — By Barbara Hamby, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsAnyone who has worked with Don Hamilton knows his focus has always been taking care of Marines. “He lived by the credo that, ‘if you're not a Grunt, you support a Grunt,’” said co-worker Mark Maynard, who learned the ropes from Hamilton as an equipment specialist working for Marine Corps Systems MORE

President’s Volunteer Service Award December 18, 2012 — By Capt Nicole Fiedler, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsWhat do you call a 5-foot-6-inch, blonde-haired woman who balances a full-time job at Marine Corps Systems Command, has a husband and two young children and still finds time to dedicate 244 hours a year volunteering in the local community? Some might call her “Superwoman.” She also goes by Amy MORE

MCSC Civilian Marine takes pride in Native American heritage November 27, 2012 — QUANTICO, Va. — Pride is an innate trait woven into the fabric of Phyllis Hurlock’s life. As a civilian program analyst working for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) at Quantico, Hurlock takes pride in her job. She is also a proud member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, a federally recognized tribe of Potawatomi people headquartered in MORE

MCSC team provide tools for families to cope with challenges November 20, 2012 — QUANTICO, Va. — Marine Corps Systems Command’s (MCSC) Family Readiness On Point Team came into existence in May 2011 with a vision to keep faith with our families by communicating, connecting and caring. We developed a program that provides a caring link to our Marines, civilian Marines, Sailors and their families. Our program goal is to provide MORE

Silver Anniversary: MCSC celebrates 25 years of acquisition excellence November 16, 2012 — QUANTICO, Va. — Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is celebrating a quarter century of acquisition excellence during November. MSCS traces its beginning to the Marine Corps Research, Development and Acquisition Command (MCRDAC), which the Marine Corps established Nov. 18, 1987, as required by the Goldwater Nichols Act. "I congratulate Marine MORE

IED detection dogs retire after heroic service November 9, 2012 — Improvised explosive device (IED) detection dogs (IDDs) performed heroic service during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. With the reduction in forces in Afghanistan, the need for IDDs has been reduced. The current requirement is 139 dogs. All of the animals are Labrador Retrievers – there are no other breeds in this MORE

Contracting officer cycles for Best Buddies Challenge November 8, 2012 — WASHINGTON, D.C. — For John Wahl, the Third Annual Audi Best Buddies Challenge in Washington, D.C., offered a two-fold benefit: a reward for being physically active and an opportunity to raise funds for a worldwide charity. The Procurement Contracting Officer with Global Combat Support System - Marine Corps and his friend, Paul Curley, pedaled MORE

Transition: MCSC, PEO LS evolve, keeping commands responsive, relevant November 6, 2012 — QUANTICO, Va. — To continuously improve acquisition programs and personnel management, and to keep standards high and effective, the Marine Corps acquisition team has evolved. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) realigned under core competencies to "become the systems command the Marine Corps needs and deserves," said Brigadier General Frank MORE

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