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U.S. Marines, civilians and defense contractor exhibitors take part in Modern Day Marine at Washington, D.C., April 28-30, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales) (This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from AudioMachine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric E. Austin, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration, Brig. Gen. David C. Walsh, Deputy Director, Portfolio Acquisition Executive — Marine Corps, Brig. Gen. Tamara L. Campbell, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, SES Steven Bowdren, Executive Deputy Director, Portfolio Acquisition Executive - Marine Corps, give their remarks during “Portfolio Acquisition Executive – Marine Corps” Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025. This three-day event brings together representatives from the military, industry, and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the Corps. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls, Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz, and Lance Cpl. Andra Marton-Salgado)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason L. Morris, Director of Operations, Plans Policies, and Operations, Brig. Gen. Michael R. Nakonieczny, Deputy Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Brig. Gen. Timothy S. Brady, Director, Capabilities Development Directorate, Col. Scott Beatty, Director, Sustainment Branch, Installations and Logistics, Lt. Col. Ryan Crimes, Ground Combat Future Section Lead, Plans, Policies,and Operations, give their remarks during the “Ground Systems Enterprise (GSE) Senior Leader Summit: Forging the Future Force for the Next 250 Years” panel at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls, Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz, and Lance Cpl. Andra Marton-Salgado)

U.S. Navy Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, Lt. Gen. Eric E. Austin, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration, Maj. Gen. David C. Walsh, Deputy Director, Portfolio Acquisition Executive — Marine Corps, Brig. Gen. Tamara L. Campbell, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, SES Steven Bowdren, Executive Deputy Director, Portfolio Acquisition Executive - Marine Corps, give their remarks during “State of the United States Navy” panel at Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025. This three-day event brings together representatives from the military, industry, and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the Corps. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video byStaff Sgt. Joshua Smith, Lance Cpl. Ruiz, Lance Cpl. Chhetri, Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell and Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, Mr. Charles G. Chiarotti, President and CEO of the Marine Corps Association, Mr. TJ Morgan, CEO, Marine Corps League, and Brig. Gen. Matthew Tracy, President of Marine Corps University, conduct the closing ceremony for Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz, Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls and Lance Cpl. Andra Marton-Salgado)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians attend Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026. MDM is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Grant Houary, combat engineer with U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command, participates in an interview discussing the importance of force modernization and current defense technology breakthroughs on display at Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026. MDM is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, gives his remarks during the “State of the Marine Corps” panel at Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith, Lance Cpl. Ruiz, Lance Cpl. Chhetri, Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell and Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)

U.S. Navy Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, Lt. Gen. Eric E. Austin, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration, Maj. Gen. David C. Walsh, Deputy Director, Portfolio Acquisition Executive — Marine Corps, Brig. Gen. Tamara L. Campbell, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, SES Steven Bowdren, Executive Deputy Director, Portfolio Acquisition Executive - Marine Corps, give their remarks during “State of the United States Navy” panel at Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025. This three-day event brings together representatives from the military, industry, and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the Corps. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith, Lance Cpl. Ruiz, Lance Cpl. Chhetri, Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell and Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Matthew W. Tracy, Commanding General, Education Command and President, Marine Corps University, Col. Robert Barnhat, Director, College of Enlisted Military Education, Col. John Lehane, Director Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and Maj. Jessica Aich, Course Director Expeditionary Warfare School, give their remarks during the “Modern Day Marine - EDCOM: Leading the Revolution in Joint Education” panel at Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith, Lance Cpl. Ruiz, Lance Cpl. Chhetri, Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell and Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Reserve, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, and Col. Ryan Murata, Director, Office of Marine Corps Reserve, give their remarks during the “Modern Day Marine - The Unfair Advantage: Mobilizing Marine Corps Power” panel at Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Communication Directorate)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians attend Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026. MDM is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Canadian Army Maj. Lexin Luciak participates in an interview discussing the importance of force modernization and current defense technology breakthroughs on display at Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026. MDM is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jay A. Matos, Deputy Commandant for Information, Maj. Gen. Mark A. Cunningham, USMC Director of Intelligence; Col. Christopher Parrerella, Director, Information Maneuver Division and Mr. Jeffery Hurley, Director of Command, Control, Communication and Computers, give their remarks during the “Modern Day Marine 2026 - Next-Gen Combined Arms: Integrating Information Effects into Modern Operations” panel at Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith, Lance Cpl. Ruiz, Lance Cpl. Chhetri, Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell and Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)