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With her rucksack packed, Marianne Lumsden is ready for her deployment to Afghanistan in support of the Ministry of Defense Advisors program. Lumsden is a retired Air Force major and Marine Corps Systems Command employee. - With her rucksack packed, Marianne Lumsden is ready for her deployment to Afghanistan in support of the Ministry of Defense Advisors program. Lumsden is a retired Air Force major and Marine Corps Systems Command employee.

All Networking On-the-Move-equipped Assault Amphibious Vehicle testing was conducted within a realistic, operational framework. This included transitioning of the NOTM-AAV in and out of surf, traveling extended distances in differing sea states and terrain surfaces, and the boarding and disembarking from the USS Anchorage, the amphibious transport dock ship shown here operating off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif. - All Networking On-the-Move-equipped Assault Amphibious Vehicle testing was conducted within a realistic, operational framework. This included transitioning of the NOTM-AAV in and out of surf, traveling extended distances in differing sea states and terrain surfaces, and the boarding and disembarking from the USS Anchorage, the amphibious transport dock ship shown here operating off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley, commander, Marine Corps Systems Command addresses the “Innovation and Supporting the Warfighter” panel at the Sea-Air-Space Expo at National Harbor, Md., April 8, as part of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition. He and other Navy and Coast Guard senior leaders talked about how industry and the military can work together to creatively and efficiently bring systems with lethality, survivability and readiness to the warfighter. - Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley, commander, Marine Corps Systems Command addresses the “Innovation and Supporting the Warfighter” panel at the Sea-Air-Space Expo at National Harbor, Md., April 8, as part of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition. He and other Navy and Coast Guard senior leaders talked about how industry and the military can work together to creatively and efficiently bring systems with lethality, survivability and readiness to the warfighter.

Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity technical support officer and Marine Corps Tester of the Year Scot Hoesly surveys the Network-on-the-Move KU satellite communications antenna housing mounted aboard an Assault Amphibious Vehicle. Hoesly directs MCTSSA's testing of the NOTM/AAV platform that, when fielded, will provide a significantly new amphibious command-and-control capability to the Marine Corps. - Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity technical support officer and Marine Corps Tester of the Year Scot Hoesly surveys the Network-on-the-Move KU satellite communications antenna housing mounted aboard an Assault Amphibious Vehicle. Hoesly directs MCTSSA's testing of the NOTM/AAV platform that, when fielded, will provide a significantly new amphibious command-and-control capability to the Marine Corps.

Marine Corps Systems Command launched a new YouTube channel that features training videos for the Enhanced Combat Helmet and Marine Corps Sleep System. The ECH will soon be issued to deploying Marines, and the sleep system is already being used by Marines in the field. The videos, produced by MCSC's Infantry Combat Equipment, will help Marines better understand how to use the two pieces of gear. - Marine Corps Systems Command launched a new YouTube channel that features training videos for the Enhanced Combat Helmet and Marine Corps Sleep System. The ECH will soon be issued to deploying Marines, and the sleep system is already being used by Marines in the field. The videos, produced by MCSC's Infantry Combat Equipment, will help Marines better understand how to use the two pieces of gear.

Maj. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson (right), commanding general of 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Jensen, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, inspect the anti-tank weapon system of a Light Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank prototype between developmental tests at the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch. LAV-ATs are in the midst of developmental tests as part of their modernization program at various sites throughout the country. - Maj. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson (right), commanding general of 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Jensen, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, inspect the anti-tank weapon system of a Light Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank prototype between developmental tests at the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch. LAV-ATs are in the midst of developmental tests as part of their modernization program at various sites throughout the country.

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, learn to operate an R2C robot during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11. R2C robots can scout for roadside bombs, search buildings and vehicles and are capable of going up to 800 meters away from the control point. - Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, learn to operate an R2C robot during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11. R2C robots can scout for roadside bombs, search buildings and vehicles and are capable of going up to 800 meters away from the control point.

During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, a Marine probes an area after his Ground Penetrating Radar Metal Detector set off an alarm. Counter-improvised explosive device systems such as this are under scrutiny by the C-IED War Room at Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, Va. - During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, a Marine probes an area after his Ground Penetrating Radar Metal Detector set off an alarm. Counter-improvised explosive device systems such as this are under scrutiny by the C-IED War Room at Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, Va.

Robert Kubach, operations chief for 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion and Cleveland native, operates the improved M9 Armored Combat Earthmover during a familiarization exercise Feb. 26 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. The M9 ACE is an improved version of the Legacy ACE. It has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system. - Robert Kubach, operations chief for 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion and Cleveland native, operates the improved M9 Armored Combat Earthmover during a familiarization exercise Feb. 26 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. The M9 ACE is an improved version of the Legacy ACE. It has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.