JULY 8, 2021 - In June, more than 40 local teens congregated within Quantico Middle/High School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, for the 10th installment of the Marine Corps Systems Command Summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Camp. The weeklong camp fostered a creative environment that enabled local teens to experience hands-on STEM activities … [Read more...]

JULY 8, 2021 - Educator’s Workshop is an opportunity for educators to see firsthand how United States Marines are made in Marine Corps recruit training. The workshop allows educators to learn about how the Marine Corps makes not only a better future for our Nation, but also a better future for the individuals who become Marines. Joining the Marine Corps can be an interest … [Read more...]

JULY 2, 2021 - As the Marine Corps continues to make changes to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving future operating environment, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 has reached a new milestone in Marine Corps history as they declare their full operational capability (FOC) for the F-35C Lightning II. “VMFA-314 is the first F-35C squadron in the Marine Corps to … [Read more...]

JULY 1, 2021 - The microgrid installation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego was completed in March 2021 after a full-scale Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise, making the air station one of the most energy-forward defense installations in the nation. The microgrid is part of the Marine Corps’ efforts to strengthen and expand energy resilience efforts across its … [Read more...]

JULY 1, 2021 - Marines have begun receiving a new, explosive rocket launcher that provides additional protection and lethality in urban environments. In May, Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons System to infantry Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The MAAWS is a reloadable, recoilless rocket system intended … [Read more...]