NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - The primary mission of Marine Corps Systems Command is to equip Marines. However, this work is not complete upon fielding. MCSC is also responsible for sustainment throughout the lifecycle of the equipment. Sustainment requires communication with fleet Marines to continuously improve the gear. If an issue arises, the command strives to identify … [Read more...]
“Germ-zapping” Robots Have Landed at Camp Lejeune
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - “Germ-Zapping” robots have landed at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. The robots, manufactured by Xenex Disinfection Services, are awaiting their start date at the facility. “NMCCL was the fourth Navy hospital to acquire our robots this year,” said Melinda Hart, Director of Media Relations for Xenex. The robots are disinfection systems which use … [Read more...]
Marine Corp Firefighter Joins Battle During Record Fire Season
OCTOBER 30, 2020 - A firefighter from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Fire and Emergency Services has been working one of the largest fires currently burning in California this fire season. “Firefighter Kevin Crandell is currently assigned to work the Lake Napa Unit Lightning Complex,” Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Tworek said. “He has been there since August 22 and is due … [Read more...]
Marines, America ARG Build an Integrated Blue-Green Team
OCTOBER 27, 2020 - Over the course of a recent deployment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group enhanced interoperability between the Navy-Marine Corps team, challenging old patterns and finding new ways to integrate capabilities. MEUs regularly embark, train and deploy on Navy vessels in order to be prepared to respond to crisis anywhere in … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Squadron Deploys Oceanographic Sensors
OCTOBER 22, 2020 - The Marine Corps continuously works toward enhancing their operational capabilities while performing amphibious operations to save lives and ensure mission success. For the first time ever, Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, launched four oceanographic sensors from MV-22B Ospreys into the … [Read more...]