R 231939Z JAN 26 MARADMIN 027/26 MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN MODERN DAY MARINE 2026// POC/N.C. MANNWEILER/LTCOL/COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  PURPOSE.  This MARADMIN establishes the  coordinating instructions for attendance at Modern Day Marine  (MDM) 2026.  MDM will be held from 28 April – 30 April 2026 at  the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. 2.  MDM is considered a non-Department of War event and is not hosted by the Marine Corps.  Planning for this event is conducted by a full-time staff comprised of personnel from the Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Association, and event staff, with Service inputs. 3.  Background.  MDM 2026 is the premier Marine Corps exposition and  symposium, hosting more than 400 industry displays, and featuring  senior leader and subject matter expert talks across four stages.  The event provides a collaborative forum, fostering interaction with Marines, experts, and industry professionals to explore and advance  the most effective solutions for accelerating innovation within the  Marine Corps.  Additionally, the event will showcase future concepts  and capabilities in professional military education including a  wargaming convention and panel presentations addressing future  operational challenges, trend lines, and potential solutions.  MDM  will also host a transition education and employment fair, and a  military spouse summit. 4.  Marines and civilian employees located in the National Capital  Region are highly encouraged to support and attend MDM.  This year’s event is especially significant as this coming year marks the  nation’s 250th Birthday.  MDM is a prime opportunity for public  engagement showcasing the Marine Corps’ contributions to national  security by honoring our heritage and legacy, educating and  informing stakeholders on our operations and investments, and  reinforcing our esprit-de-corps and pride among Marines. 4.a.  This event is a first-rate professional military education  opportunity for leaders, units, and individuals.  Marines are  encouraged to plan their MDM experience to be part of their  professional development.  This event may serve as an appointed  place of duty if authorized by unit leadership. 4.b.  Reservists may attend for drill points, pending unit approval. 4.c.  Civilian employees should seek guidance on attending from their respective supervisors. Employees who attend should be in an  appropriate pay/leave status. 4.d.  Contractors should consult their respective employers for  permission to attend.  Time spent attending MDM should not be billed to the Government, unless authorized by a contracting officer.  4.e.  If units have specific questions regarding attendance, contact your SJA or Counsel’s office. 5.  Coordinating Instructions 5.a.  Registration is required to attend, and attendance is free for  all service members and civilian employees.  Contract employees may  attend cost-free if they are assigned to manage a military command’s  booth on the showroom floor.  Registration is already open online and is available during the show and on-site in person.  Register at  https:(slash)(slash) marinemilitaryexpos.com. 5.b.  Transportation.  Parking near and around the convention center is limited.  Attendees are encouraged to use shuttle services  provided by MDM from Quantico to the convention center, shuttle  services provided by Henderson Hall from the Pentagon to the  convention center, or mass transportation.  Government  transportation is authorized.  Units may request a bus free of charge to the unit by submitting a unit bus request. For bus schedules, unit bus requests, or more information visit  https:(slash)(slash)marinemilitaryexpos.com(slash)travel-information for more details. 5.c.  Uniform.  The uniform of the day for MDM is Service “C” for  Marines and business casual for government employees.  Uniform for  speakers will be Service “A” and business professional for  government employees.  6.  A detailed schedule of speakers, educational opportunities, and  additional coordinating instructions are available on the event  website at https:(slash)(slash)marinemilitaryexpos.com. 7.  Release authorized by Colonel John O. Caldwell, Director of  Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps.//