The Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) John Glenn Squadron presented excellence in aviation awards to six local Marines and four civilians during a ceremony June 2.
Awards, spanning five categories, highlighted achievements in product delivery, test and evaluation, and overall acquisition accomplishment.
The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263) delivered the final RQ-21A Blackjack system to the Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 12.
The final system will be used as a training asset for the Fleet Readiness Detachment (FRD) at MCAS Cherry Point. VMU-2, also located at MCAS Cherry Point, will maintain the system.
Description: The Capabilities Development program provides the capability to develop, integrate, field, and sustain tactical UAS payloads, ground systems, and enabling technologies for Group 1-3 aerial platforms in the Marine Corps Family of UAS primarily focused on Marine Littoral Regiments and Marine Expeditionary Units.
