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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ryan Hoffman, Marine Innovation Unit Innovation Engagement Lead, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ryan Hoffman, Marine Innovation Unit Innovation Engagement Lead, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

Marine Innovation Unit, leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, held an exhibit during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Marine Innovation Unit, leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, held an exhibit during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

Marine Innovation Unit, leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, held an exhibit during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Marine Innovation Unit, leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, held an exhibit during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Thomas A. Kleiber, Marine Innovation Unit Communications and Strategy Officer, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Thomas A. Kleiber, Marine Innovation Unit Communications and Strategy Officer, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chase Johnson, Marine Innovation Unit Det A Lead, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit, serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chase Johnson, Marine Innovation Unit Det A Lead, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit, serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders discuss on how the Marine Innovation Unit leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders discuss on how the Marine Innovation Unit leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Loui Freda, Marine Innovation Unit Innovation Officer, discusses the Marine Innovation Unit and how the unit partners with Combat Development & Integration and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to support the units and organizations across the Marine Corps, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Loui Freda, Marine Innovation Unit Innovation Officer, discusses the Marine Innovation Unit and how the unit partners with Combat Development & Integration and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to support the units and organizations across the Marine Corps, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Travis VonSchimidt, Marine Innovation Unit Marine Innovator, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit partners with Combat Development & Integration and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to support the units and organizations across the Marine Corps, during the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Travis VonSchimidt, Marine Innovation Unit Marine Innovator, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit partners with Combat Development & Integration and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to support the units and organizations across the Marine Corps, during the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, left, Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, middle, and Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, right, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington
Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 28, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings
together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in
shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, left, Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, middle, and Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, right, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 28, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders, speaks on Ground Combat Element 2040 a bold vision for the future of the Marine Corps ground forces during the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings
together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in
shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders, speaks on Ground Combat Element 2040 a bold vision for the future of the Marine Corps ground forces during the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

An audience member takes notes during the Ground Combat Element speech at the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

An audience member takes notes during the Ground Combat Element speech at the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erick Clark, left, Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, middle, and Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, right, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington
Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings
together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in
shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erick Clark, left, Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, middle, and Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, right, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, 4th Marine Division Commanding General, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, 4th Marine Division Commanding General, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, left, and Maj. Gen Farrell Sullivan of 2nd Marine Division, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington
Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings
together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in
shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, left, and Maj. Gen Farrell Sullivan of 2nd Marine Division, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

An audience member captures the Ground Combat Element 2040 presentation screen during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

An audience member captures the Ground Combat Element 2040 presentation screen during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Michael P. Smith, incoming commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Gooding III relinquished command of the battalion to Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Michael P. Smith, incoming commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Gooding III relinquished command of the battalion to Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Davis B. Gooding III, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Gooding III relinquished command of the battalion to Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Davis B. Gooding III, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Gooding III relinquished command of the battalion to Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Aaron M. Awtry, commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Davis B. Gooding III relinquished command of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division to Lt. Col. Michael P. Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Aaron M. Awtry, commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Davis B. Gooding III relinquished command of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division to Lt. Col. Michael P. Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Aaron M. Awtry, left, commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, gives award to Lt. Col. Davis B. Gooding III, right, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th MARDIV, during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Gooding III relinquished command of the battalion to Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Aaron M. Awtry, left, commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, gives award to Lt. Col. Davis B. Gooding III, right, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th MARDIV, during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Gooding III relinquished command of the battalion to Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Michael P. Smith, left, incoming commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, receives the unit colors to Lt. Col. Davis B. Gooding III, right, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th MARDIV, during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Gooding III relinquished command of the battalion to Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Michael P. Smith, left, incoming commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, receives the unit colors to Lt. Col. Davis B. Gooding III, right, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Bn., 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th MARDIV, during a change of command ceremony in Pasadena, Calif., March 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Gooding III relinquished command of the battalion to Smith. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada