JANUARY 25, 2021 - In December, Marine Corps Systems Command implemented a new Human Resources team—a major achievement in the command’s continued mission to support and enhance its workforce. “The Human Resources Team is the first of its kind for the Marine Corps,” said Shane Brooks, division head for MCSC’s Manpower and Services. MCSC is the Marine Corps’ only … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Establishes Cyber ‘Blue Team’ Designation
JANUARY 21, 2021 - Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity established a Marine Corps’ Adversarial Cyber Assessment “Blue Team” on November 10. This designation is dedicated to support Marine Corps Systems Command’s Programs of Record, which enhances acquisitions cyber test and evaluation capabilities, stated Maj. Gen. M.G. Glavy, commander of Marine Corps Forces … [Read more...]
USMC, DoD Commences Operation Warp Speed
JANUARY 19, 2021 - Nearly one year after COVID-19 arrived in the U.S., the vaccine was approved for emergency use authorization on December 19. The U.S. government commenced phase one of Operation Warp Speed following the vaccine’s arrival in January 2021. According to the CDC, “Operation Warp Speed is a partnership among components of the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Marines Make Better Marines
JANUARY 15, 2021 - Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific – Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marines conducted a four-week-long Corporals’ Course, Dec. 18 - Jan. 14, on Camp Foster. Corporals’ course provided new noncommissioned officers with the education and leadership skills necessary to lead Marines. The program of instruction … [Read more...]
Pendleton Marines Jump Out Perfectly Good Airplane
JANUARY 14, 2021 - Marines with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, 1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, coordinated a parachute operation at Drop Zone Basilone to refresh their Marines on low-level static line jumps and aerial resupply. 1st TSB invited other Pendleton units to participate in the training event, enabling Marines with … [Read more...]