APRIL 27, 2021 - The expeditionary nature of the Indo-Pacific theatre requires a focus unique to only a few areas of the world. The Aviation Combat Element fills a primary role in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and the Marine Wing Support Squadron is vital to the conduct of Aviation Ground Support while distributed across remote bases. This month Marine Wing Support … [Read more...]
Corps’ Power, Water Systems Are Getting Lean and Going Green
APRIL 22, 2021 - Marine Corps Systems Command is developing and fielding new, cutting-edge power and water capabilities to modernize the service and align with the commandant’s vision of the future force. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger considers battlefield efficiency a priority in supporting the future Marine. “Your forward contact forces that are … [Read more...]
Navy Advances New Technologies at NICE ANTX
APRIL 20, 2021 - Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic wrapped up a joint civilian-military exercise on April 14 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., where over 60 emerging technologies were evaluated by the Navy and Marine Corps for future warfighter application. NIWC Atlantic partnered with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Navy Warfare Development Command and Marine … [Read more...]
Marine Corps MQ-9 Reaches 10,000 Flight Hours
APRIL 19, 2021 - On March 31st, the Marine Corps’ first MQ-9A Unmanned Aerial System achieved 10 thousand total flight hours in the Central Command area of responsibility, a major milestone for the modernization of the force. The MQ-9A “Reaper” is a Remote Split Operations product from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated. The RSO capability revolutionizes … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Begins Trial Run for New Physical Training Uniform
APRIL 14, 2021 - Marines will soon be testing and evaluating new physical training uniforms. The new PT uniform is modernized with all the performance attributes that align with commercial trends of providing uniforms with better form, fit and function, said Lt. Col. Andrew Konicki, Marine Corps Systems Command’s program manager for Infantry Combat Equipment. On April 13, … [Read more...]