R 111624Z MAR 26 MARADMIN 097/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L LP WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CY26 FEDERAL EXPRESS JOINT GLOBAL  LOGISTICS OPERATIONS SUMMIT (JGLOS)// POC/M. D. LATHAM/MAJ/FEDEX CORPORATION WORLD HEADQUARTERS, CMC  FELLOW/ TEL: (843)271-1067/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/J. BERRY/LTCOL /HQMC I&L LPS-D/TEL: (703) 695-6099/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/L. WADE/CTR/HQMC I&L LPS-D/TEL: (571) 256-2766/ EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Situation. This message announces the CY26  Federal Express (FedEx) – Joint Global Logistics Operations Summit  (JGLOS) from 4 - 8 May 2026 at the FedEx World Headquarters in  Memphis, TN.   Participants will gain increased situational awareness of FedEx  aviation logistics operations and capabilities.  The summit  introduces Marines to the operational tempo, processes, and  functions necessary for timely delivery of logistics in a commercial  setting. The events and presentation topics include, but are not  limited to, FedEx operating companies, innovation, and logistics  solutions. 2. Mission. From 4 - 8 May 2026, selected Marines will participate  in the annual FedEx JGLOS in Memphis, TN to gain knowledge about  FedEx logistics operations and capabilities and to improve Marines'  understanding of commercial logistics activities to enhance Marine  Corps' logistical capabilities. 3. Execution. 3.a. Commander's Intent. The purpose of this summit is to  familiarize Marines with FedEx operations, initiatives, and  logistics solutions to help Marines gain an understanding of  commercial activities and applications to the Marine Corps. 3.a.1. Concept of Operations. Participants will interact with FedEx  leadership and observe FedEx activities. 3.a.2. Target audience: 3.a.2.a. Officers: Majors (O-4) to Colonels (O-6) and Chief Warrant  Officers (CWO2 - CWO5). 3.a.2.b. Enlisted: Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) to Master Gunnery Sergeant  / Sergeant Major (E-9). 3.a.2.c. Civilian: Government Service (GS-13 - GS-15). 3.a.2.d. Personnel who represent fields of expertise in logistics  operations, supply chain management, maintenance, and innovation. 3.a.2.e. Personnel that will fully participate in idea exchanges  with a vested interest in the topics. 3.a.2.f. Special consideration will be taken for nominees outside  the above target audience if they are endorsed by their command via  an email to the listed POCs with additional justification in the  request. 3.a.2.g. Participant selection focuses on ensuring appropriate  representation of experienced personnel from across the Marine  Corps. Priority / special consideration is given to combat service  support  Marines and / or those serving in logistics and innovation  assignments. Individuals that have assigned retirement dates or plan who reach  the end of active service within the next calendar year are asked not  to apply.  The oncoming CMC FedEx Fellow has a reserved seat. 3.b. Tasks. 3.b.1. Individuals are responsible for ensuring their nominations are  submitted NLT 25 March 2026 via the following link (link is case  sensitive, recommend accessing link through Microsoft Edge):  https:(slash)(slash)forms.office.com/r/9QtFgxBa5R. 3.b.2. No later than 30 March 2026, all selected participants will be  notified of selection by a listed POC via the email address provided  in the nomination form. 3.b.3. No later than 3 April 2026, attendees will confirm ability to  attend the summit via the following RSVP link (link is case  sensitive, recommend accessing link through Microsoft Edge):  https:(slash)(slash)forms.office.com/r/ZvFfNuh2YQ. 3.c. Coordinating Instructions. 3.c.1. Schedule, tours, and presentations.  A detailed schedule will  be provided to participants upon arrival.  Tours and presentations  are subject to change based off availability. 3.c.1.a. Schedule. 3.c.1.a.1. 3 May: Travel Day. 3.c.1.a.2. 4 May: Opening Remarks / Presentations. 3.c.1.a.3. 5 May: Tours / Presentations. 3.c.1.a.4. 6 May: Tours / Presentations. 3.c.1.a.5. 7 May: Tours / Presentations. 3.c.1.a.6. 8 May: Guest Speaker / Panel /  Closing Remarks (Half Day). 3.c.1.a.7. 9 May: Travel Day. 3.c.1.b. Tours and Presentations. 3.c.1.b.1. FedEx Operations Overview. 3.c.1.b.2. FedEx Digital Transformation. 3.c.1.b.3. Global Operations and Network Planning. 3.c.1.b.4. Maintenance Operations. 3.c.1.b.5. Operational Hub Tours. 3.c.1.b.6. Logistics Information Technology. 3.c.1.b.7. Future Logistics and Innovation (Robotics, Autonomy,  In-Transit Visibility, Unmanned Aerial Systems). 3.c.1.b.8. Critical Inventory Logistics. 3.c.1.b.9. Customs Clearance and Trade Services. 3.c.1.b.10. Supply Chain Logistics. 4. Administration and Logistics. 4.a. Marine Corps JGLOS participation is limited to thirty (30)  personnel.  All summit-associated costs and travel are unit-funded.   No government lodging or messing are available. Participants'  commands are responsible for the funding and travel details of their  participants. 4.b. Recommended arrival airport is Memphis International (MEM). 4.c. Transportation to and from the Memphis International Airport on  travel days is not provided.  It is anticipated FedEx will provide  transportation for summit attendees between the recommended lodging  facilities and FedEx facilities in support of summit events.  FedEx  Headquarters address: 3610 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125. 4.d. Summit lodging facility: 4.d.1. Courtyard at Marriott Memphis Collierville – 4640 Merchants  Park Circle, Collierville, TN 38107 / Tel: (901) 850-9390. 4.d.2. Group lodging has been blocked off for the summit at the  above location.  Reservations must be made NLT 3 April 2026.  Use  the following link to make reservations (links are case sensitive  recommend accessing links through Microsoft Edge):  https:(slash)(slash)www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation- link.mi?id=1770329187470&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=15483 33360295591474&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrK zC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uYGxkaWhhbmJuYFadmqlrXtQgFpd UWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1rSnoqAHtGTEpeAAAA.  4.e. Uniforms. Summit attire for all participants is business  casual. Military uniforms are not required.  Participants will spend  a great deal of time in the FedEx World Headquarters and tour active FedEx operational hubs.  Appropriate attire is required at all  times; long trousers (shorts and jeans are not authorized), collared shirt, and comfortable close-toed footwear. 4.f. Meals. A hundred (100) dollar landing fee will be collected  from participants for five days of breakfast snacks and lunches at  FedEx facilities at a rate of twenty (20) dollars per person per  day. This landing fee will be collected by a FedEx cashier on day  one of the summit.  Because of the operational pace of the summit,  there will be limited lunch meal opportunities outside of the FedEx hosted meals. Selected participants will provide dietary  restrictions to the event staff during the RSVP process. 5. Command and Signal. Direct all questions concerning this message  to the POCs listed above. 6. Release authorized by MajGen Andrew M. Niebel, Assistant Deputy  Commandant for Installations and Logistics (LP).//