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Col. James Adams, commanding officer of Marine Aviation, Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, presents the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Warren following an Aug. 14 relief and appointment ceremony for Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Camp Pendleton, California. Warren retired after 30 years of service to the Corps and Sgt. Maj. Brandon C. Hall was appointed as the activity's new sergeant major. - Col. James Adams, commanding officer of Marine Aviation, Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, presents the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Warren following an Aug. 14 relief and appointment ceremony for Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Camp Pendleton, California. Warren retired after 30 years of service to the Corps and Sgt. Maj. Brandon C. Hall was appointed as the activity's new sergeant major.

A future in engineering awaits Alex Solomon, now in the midst of the Naval Acquisition Developmental Program. He will intern for several years, learning firsthand how models and simulations compare to the way actual systems perform in the field. - A future in engineering awaits Alex Solomon, now in the midst of the Naval Acquisition Developmental Program. He will intern for several years, learning firsthand how models and simulations compare to the way actual systems perform in the field.

Smoke clears after Marines deploy an MK-154 mine clearance launcher during a training exercise in Twentynine Palms, California. The MK-154 was deadlined in 2013 following a mishap at the recommendation of Marine Corps Systems Command engineers trained in mishap investigation. The Mishap Investigation Training and Support Implementation Team, or MITSIT, received a Secretary of the Navy Safety Award for their efforts in training acquisition engineers to be mishap investigators. - Smoke clears after Marines deploy an MK-154 mine clearance launcher during a training exercise in Twentynine Palms, California. The MK-154 was deadlined in 2013 following a mishap at the recommendation of Marine Corps Systems Command engineers trained in mishap investigation. The Mishap Investigation Training and Support Implementation Team, or MITSIT, received a Secretary of the Navy Safety Award for their efforts in training acquisition engineers to be mishap investigators.

Col. Joseph Shrader (left) and Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley shake hands following the passing of the organizational colors during the Marine Corps Systems Command change of command ceremony July 11 on Hospital Point aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Kelley, who served as commander since July 2010, relinquished command to Shrader. - Col. Joseph Shrader (left) and Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley shake hands following the passing of the organizational colors during the Marine Corps Systems Command change of command ceremony July 11 on Hospital Point aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Kelley, who served as commander since July 2010, relinquished command to Shrader.

Col. Chris Snyder (left) passes the flag to Col. Ben Stinson during the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity change of command ceremony June 26 at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Stinson previously served as project manager for Robotic Systems Joint Program Office in Warren, Mich. He will now serve as the 21st commanding officer for MCTSSA, a subordinate activity to Marine Corps Systems Command. - Col. Chris Snyder (left) passes the flag to Col. Ben Stinson during the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity change of command ceremony June 26 at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Stinson previously served as project manager for Robotic Systems Joint Program Office in Warren, Mich. He will now serve as the 21st commanding officer for MCTSSA, a subordinate activity to Marine Corps Systems Command.

Jim Smerchansky, chief engineer for the Marine Corps and deputy commander for Systems Engineering, Interoperability, Architecture and Technology at Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks about Small Business Innovation Research June 3 at the 2014 Navy Opportunity Forum at Crystal City, Virginia. Mary Lacey, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, led the panel. - Jim Smerchansky, chief engineer for the Marine Corps and deputy commander for Systems Engineering, Interoperability, Architecture and Technology at Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks about Small Business Innovation Research June 3 at the 2014 Navy Opportunity Forum at Crystal City, Virginia. Mary Lacey, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, led the panel.

Col. Mike Manning, program manager of Infantry Weapons Systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, speaks May 13 at the Acquisition Professional Officer Operational Advisory Group. He never thought he would return to acquisition, yet today he is a senior leader at the command. - Col. Mike Manning, program manager of Infantry Weapons Systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, speaks May 13 at the Acquisition Professional Officer Operational Advisory Group. He never thought he would return to acquisition, yet today he is a senior leader at the command.

Master Sgt. Kevin Morris (left), project officer for Marine Corps water systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, holds up the filtration system for the small unit water purifier prototype during a demonstration for Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 9. The prototype is designed for platoon-level units and smaller. The system weighs approximately 75 pounds and allows a platoon-size element of Marines to purify 7-10 gallons of water per hour from local water sources. - Master Sgt. Kevin Morris (left), project officer for Marine Corps water systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, holds up the filtration system for the small unit water purifier prototype during a demonstration for Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 9. The prototype is designed for platoon-level units and smaller. The system weighs approximately 75 pounds and allows a platoon-size element of Marines to purify 7-10 gallons of water per hour from local water sources.