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Before there was an MCSC, there were LAVs March 27, 2013 — By Jim Katzaman, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsIn a sense, Charles Skipper was a plank holder in Marine Corps Systems Command before there was a plank. He came, made his mark and left before the command was formed. Yet, he built a legacy that rolls on to this day and will for years to come.The retired colonel is now chairman of the Department of MORE

Shared Data Warehouse helps head off parts shortages March 22, 2013 — By Jim Katzaman, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsLoss of manufacturer or supplier’s items or raw materials is nothing new. The military services and private industry have worked together on this problem for decades, dating from ballistic missile systems development in the 1950s. Potential shortages take on greater importance with today’s ever tighter MORE

New digs equal new opportunities for Gruntworks team March 19, 2013 — By Monique Randolph, Marine Corps Systems Command Corporate CommunicationsThere was no fanfare or grand opening when the Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility opened the doors to its new digs in May 2012, but the occasion called for celebration—especially for infantry Marines. Gruntworks was previously housed off base, but is now located directly MORE

For Crusenberry, bald is more than beautiful March 15, 2013 — By Bill Johnson-Miles, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsThe words “you are so beautiful” were spoken many times to Sharon Crusenberry after she volunteered to have her head shaved March 10 at Paddy's Steakhouse and Pub in Stafford, Va. Crusenberry, who supports the Medium/Heavy Tactical Vehicles program under Program Executive Officer Land Systems, MORE

Marine Corps LAV upgrade program beneficiary of available Army Stryker assets March 12, 2013 — By James Streberger, PM LAV Product Manager, Mobility and Obsolescence Program Working closely with the Army’s Project Management Office for the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, the Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle Program Management Office, or PM LAV, found a way to overcome a significant reduction in required funding for a planned upgrade, MORE

MCSC commander holds sequestration town hall March 12, 2013 — By Monique Randolph, Marine Corps Systems Command Corporate CommunicationsThe commander of Marine Corps Systems Command held a town hall meeting March 8 to discuss the potential effects of sequestration on the workforce at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley and subject matter experts from the base and command addressed topics MORE

Republic of Georgia honors MCSC Gunnery Sergeant March 8, 2013 — By Gunnery Sgt. Alexis R. MuleroGunnery Sgt. Corey Brown of Marine Corps Systems Command was one of 13 Marines and a sailor honored Feb. 28 by representatives from the Republic of Georgia’s Ministry of Defense and Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. Assigned to Program Manager Marine Intelligence, Brown supports the MORE

Prevention program eats away at corrosion March 6, 2013 — By Jim Katzaman, MCSC Corporate Communications The Marine Corps started ramping up an under-funded corrosion prevention program more than 20 years ago, long before the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003, where Congress provided funding and directed the Department of Defense to develop a long-term corrosion strategy. That MORE

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