R 161232Z JUL 26 MARADMIN 318/26  MSGID/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2026 COMBAT DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION  EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS//   REF/A/MSGID/MARADMIN 101/26// AMPN/REF A IS THE SOLICITATION FOR THE 2026 COMBAT DEVELOPMENT AND  INTEGRATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS//  POC/E. B. CAYCHO/MSGT/DC CD&I/DSN: 378-8030/TEL: 703-432-8030/  [email protected]//   GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and  Integration (DC, CD&I) is pleased to announce the winners of the  2026 Combat Development and Integration Excellence Awards (CDIEA).   2.  Background.  The CDIEA recognizes the outstanding achievement of  Marines, Sailors, and Civilians who have demonstrated exceptional  innovation, capability development, and analytical superiority in  support of the warfighter. An awards board convened by DC, CD&I  reviewed highly competitive nomination packages from across the  force. Each category featured highly competitive nominations and are  symbolic of the exceptional leadership, performance, and selfless  dedication to mission accomplishment put forth during calendar year  2025. 3.  2026 CDIEA Winners: 3.a.  The Innovator of the Year is Sergeant Henry Volpe, 2d  Maintenance Battalion, 2d Combat Readiness Regiment, 2d Marine  Logistics Group.  3.b.  The Capability Developer of the Year is Mr. Matthew E. Koch,  Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps.  3.c.  The Superior Analyst of the Year is Major Colton L. Byers,  Operations Analysis Directorate, Combat Development and Integration. 4.  Action.  The award winners will be recognized at the Marine  Corps Combat Development Dinner, hosted by the Marine Corps  Association, on 20 August 2026 at The Clubs at Quantico, 3017  Russell Road, Quantico, Virginia 22134. A no-host reception will  begin at 1800, with dinner and the ceremony beginning at 1900.   4.a.  The prescribed uniform for Marine Corps awardees is Service  Alphas. 4.b.  The prescribed uniform for Navy Awardees is Service Dress  Blues. 4.c.  Civilian Awardees and guests are encouraged to wear Business  professional attire. 5.  Details regarding travel and the schedule of events for award  winners will be issued via separate correspondence. 6.  Congratulations to those selected and all who were nominated.  Your performance in this vital area is noteworthy and has  directly influenced the Marine Corps. 7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin,  Deputy Commandant for Combat Development & Integration.//