Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps is the acquisition organization of the Marine Corps, overseeing the acquisition and sustainment of Marine Corps ground systems critical to the Fleet Marine Force. Our dedicated team of Marines and Civilian Marines rapidly develop, deliver, and sustain dominant warfighting capabilities for the greatest fighting force in the world, the United States Marine Corps.
On April 10, the Marine Corps took a historic step in its modernization journey with the creation of Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps.
Program Manager Ground Weapons Systems (PM GWS) within PAE Marine Corps began fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL) to the School of Infantry-East at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 27 and 28, equipping infantry, reconnaissance and special operations forces with a compact, high-precision tool for the modern battlefield.
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In a great achievement for both individual leadership and organizational excellence, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) Program Manager Ground Based Air Defense (PM GBAD) announced that Joseph Klocek, program manager of GBAD, was awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service on July 21, 2026, at the Capitol Hill. Recognized as the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s (OSD) highest civilian honor, this prestigious award is a testament to Klocek’s dedication and expectational impact in equipping the warfighter.
Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) leadership recognized several individuals and teams during the 22nd annual Acquisition Excellence Awards at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 30.