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Kelley to outgoing MCTSSA commander: ‘Your leadership matters’ July 2, 2014 — More than 400 Marines, family and friends gathered June 26 at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity’s parade quadrangle to celebrate the activity’s 20th change of command since its founding in 1970.Officiated by Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, Col. Christopher Snyder relinquished command of the activity MORE

Military, industry leaders exchange ideas at opportunity forum June 17, 2014 — Opportunity knocked for military and industry alike at the 2014 Navy Opportunity Forum in Crystal City, Virginia. The sea service previewed more than 200 technologies, and company representatives hoped to gain insight on how to win government contracts. Among the speakers at the June 3 forum was Jim Smerchansky, chief engineer for the Marine Corps and deputy commander for Systems Engineering, Interoperability, Architecture and Technology at Marine Corps Systems Command. MORE

Acquisition officers: two paths to the same rewards June 2, 2014 — Only a few years ago he swore he would never come back to the acquisition field. Yet, Col. Mike Manning is glad he returned to Marine Corps Systems Command. Today, as program manager of Infantry Weapons Systems at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Manning speaks with the fervor of the converted, hoping to persuade other younger Marine officers to follow in his footsteps to have more impact on the Corps than they ever imagined. MORE

MCSC looks to bridge capability gap for water purification May 27, 2014 — The Marines are thirsty. To best meet all their hydration needs, Marine Corps Systems Command Combat Support Systems is weighing readily available commercial technologies to bridge a capability gap in water purification. That missing link exists between current programs of record at MCSC, the Marine Corps commandant's agent for acquisition and sustainment of warfighting systems and equipment. The problem affects smaller units, up to 64 Marines. MORE

Joint Battle Command-Platform undergoes operational test May 16, 2014 — Amid the sprawl and dust of Fort Bliss, Texas, and nearby training areas, the Joint Battle Command-Platform system faced its first trial by fire. The Army-led program completed its multi-service operational test and evaluation in mid-May with more than a battalion of Marines on hand to test out the capabilities of the system in joint operations with the Army. Test results should be available in the summer with program managers planning to field the command-and-control system to the units in the next year or so. MORE

Measure of success May 15, 2014 — Standards and measurements are constant concerns in the Marine Corps. To meet those standards and measurements, the Corps has constant tests. But what tests the test instruments? "Twice a year, every Marine is required to deal with calibration through their height and weight requirements" said James Durham, project officer for Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment or TMDE in Marine Corps Systems Command's Combat Support Systems. "Those scales are calibrated for accuracy annually. This is one example of how calibration indirectly supports Marines." MORE

Navy recognizes MCSC, PEO LS Acquisition Excellence Award winners May 8, 2014 — Three teams and one individual from Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems have been recognized by the Navy for their efforts in the acquisition field. MORE

MCSC commander holds his final town hall May 2, 2014 — During his last town hall at Marine Corps Systems Command, Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley told the assembled audience, "I am proud to have served alongside you. I'm not gone yet. I'm not done yet. I still owe you some things." The MCSC commander cited key points for the near and long term at the April 30 gathering at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. MORE

MCEITS aces its first command cyber readiness inspection April 23, 2014 — All Marines benefit from the excellent rating given to Marine Corps Enterprise Information Technology Services in its first command cyber readiness inspection. The results ensure the viability and security of Marines' pay, promotion and training systems so the warfighters can focus on their primary mission. MORE

MCLEAP upgrades lead to better gear for Marines April 21, 2014 — On patrols in Afghanistan and Iraq, Marines must crawl through tight spaces, maneuver steep, uneven stairs and climb through small windows while lugging around weapons and combat gear. But patrols aren’t the only times Marines face these obstacles. At the Marine Corps Load Effects Assessment Program course—or MCLEAP—Marines maneuver similar obstacles all in the name of improving gear and equipment for the warfighter. MORE

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