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Program Executive Officer Land Systems Ground-Based Air Defense Program Manager, Don Kelley, shows the expeditionary launcher of the Medium-Range Intercept Capability prototype to Marine Corps senior leaders following a successful test demonstration of the system at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, June 30, 2022. The MRIC prototype is the Marine Corps’ proposed new counter-cruise missile capability. During the test, the MRIC prototype successfully hit several simultaneously-launched cruise missile targets. (U.S. Army photo by John Hamilton) - Program Executive Officer Land Systems Ground-Based Air Defense Program Manager, Don Kelley, shows the expeditionary launcher of the Medium-Range Intercept Capability prototype to Marine Corps senior leaders following a successful test demonstration of the system at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, June 30, 2022. The MRIC prototype is the Marine Corps’ proposed new counter-cruise missile capability. During the test, the MRIC prototype successfully hit several simultaneously-launched cruise missile targets. (U.S. Army photo by John Hamilton)

Quantico Middle/High School Students explore Alternative Energy Sources during Summer STEM Camp Program - Marine Corps Systems Command held its 11th annual Summer STEM Camp program June 21-24 at Quantico Middle/High School in Virginia. Funding for the camp is provided by the Office of Naval Research’s Naval Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Coordination Office.

Lt. Col. Jeff Steinkamp, the product manager for Future Weapons Systems for Program Manager, Ground-Based Air Defense at Program Executive Officer Land Systems, received the Higgins Award. - Lt. Col. Jeff Steinkamp, the product manager for Future Weapons Systems for Program Manager, Ground-Based Air Defense at Program Executive Officer Land Systems, received the Higgins Award, presented to a Marine Corps officer, during the Acquisition Excellence Awards June 28 at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The event enables Marine Corps senior leaders to recognize individuals for excellence and innovation in equipping the warfighter

The Marine Corps’ new JLTV-Trailer comes loaded with features such as a step assist in the rear, air brakes, removable side rails, a 12v electrical hook in the front and a storage compartment. Offering 147 cubic feet of storage space and already coming painted green from the factory, the JLTV-T propels the light tactical vehicle fleet toward Force Design 2030. Marine Expeditionary Units and Divisions are expected to concurrently receive initial shipments of the trailer beginning fiscal year 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Samantha Bates) - The Marine Corps’ new JLTV-Trailer comes loaded with features such as a step assist in the rear, air brakes, removable side rails, a 12v electrical hook in the front and a storage compartment. Offering 147 cubic feet of storage space and already coming painted green from the factory, the JLTV-T propels the light tactical vehicle fleet toward Force Design 2030. Marine Expeditionary Units and Divisions are expected to concurrently receive initial shipments of the trailer beginning fiscal year 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Samantha Bates)

Outgoing Marine Corps Systems Command commander, Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Pasagian (left), shakes hands with incoming commander Brig. Gen. David C. Walsh following a Change of Command June 9 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Andrew Reynolds). - Outgoing Marine Corps Systems Command commander, Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Pasagian (left), shakes hands with incoming commander Brig. Gen. David C. Walsh following a Change of Command June 9 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Andrew Reynolds).

the Mk22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle - Set to be fielded in fiscal year 2023, the Mk22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle incorporates the caliber agnostic 7x35 power Precision Day Optic and is fed from a 10-round detachable magazine. It will replace all legacy M40A6 and Mk13 Mod 7 rifles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Two uniformed marines and one civilian gather around an open box while one inspects a camera. - From left, Jose Reyna Jr., digital media systems contract logistics specialist, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Wade Spradlin, project officer, and Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, inspects the gear in the new Visual Information Acquisition System March 9, 2022. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Digital Media System’s program office is fielding the new systems that include a mirrorless camera with significant low light capabilities and additional lenses for still imagery, a handheld UHD 4k camcorder for videography and updated laptops for mobile workstations. (Photo by Marine Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

MCSC bids farewell to Sergeant Major Cato, welcomes Sergeant Major Goodyear - Brig. Gen. A.J. Pasagian, Marine Corps Systems Command’s commander, passes the Noncommissioned Officer Sword to Sgt. Maj. Allen B. Goodyear, signifying the transfer of sergeant major duties from Cato to Goodyear, during MCSC’s Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment Ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Stafford, Virginia, April 7, 2022.