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2026 Marine Aviation Readiness and Operations Summit (MAROS), 11–15 May 2026, Dallas, Texas
Convening notice for the 2026 MAROS, hosted by the Deputy Commandant for Aviation at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. It is directed at Marine Aviation commands and Operational Advisory Groups; attendance limits, funding responsibilities, and the event schedule are contained in the message.
This is a routine update — a name list, a set of results, or a recurring notice. There is nothing here to translate into plain English, so the official text is reproduced in full below. Read it on marines.mil
Official text
R 251553Z FEB 26 MARADMIN 064/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC AVN ASM// SUBJ/2026 MARINE AVIATION READINESS AND OPERATIONS SUMMIT (MAROS)// POC/J.L. ADAIR/MAJ/UNIT: HQMC AVN ASM/TEL: DSN 223-9875/ TEL: COM (703)693-9875/EMAIL: JESSE.ADAIR@USMC.MIL// POC/J.E. GOODRICH/LTCOL/UNIT: HQMC AVN ASM/TEL: COM (703)614-3606/EMAIL: JOSEPH.GOODRICH@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/RMKS/1. As we observe the increasingly rapid rate at which the character of warfare is changing, the Marine Corps obligation to confront these challenges head-on becomes ever more critical. Marine Aviation must lead the Service’s efforts to proactively evolve our platforms, personnel, and operating concepts to sustain our warfighting edge. In support of these initiatives, the Deputy Commandant for Aviation (DCA) will host the 2026 Marine Aviation Readiness and Operations Summit (MAROS) at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas, from 11-15 May 2026. 2. The focus of this year’s MAROS is the 2026 Marine Aviation Plan (https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/10/2003873872/-1/-1/0/260210- USMC-2026-AVIATION-PLAN.PDF), which emphasizes the need to balance crisis response with modernization for the future fight. This effort embraces innovative concepts and highlights need to evolve into a digital, data-centric force. Central to this transformation is the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) to field the most ready, lethal, and combat-capable ACE. Key concepts from the plan include leveraging AI/ML-enabled tools for dynamic aviation supply, predictive maintenance, and optimized operations to increase aircraft readiness and improve the speed and quality of decision-making. These sustainment tools, coupled with mid-life upgrades, will ensure a ready force now, while we modernize for the future. DCA’s intent for MAROS 2026 is to capture the needs and priorities of the Operational Advisory Groups (OAG) to ensure Marine Aviation continues to deliver unrivaled combat power and is prepared to meet the demands of the next era of conflict. 3. MAROS is intended to allow subject matter experts from within Marine Aviation to conduct annual meetings in one centralized location. MAROS consolidates and synergizes efforts previously held at different times and locations, reducing aggregate costs and enabling one forum that allows a professional exchange of information on topics essential to Marine Aviation to include readiness, aviation programs, warfighting lessons learned, professional development, and tactics. 4. OAGs are directed to conduct the majority of their community’s work prior to MAROS. MAROS is intended to be a venue where senior leader guidance, cross-community discussions, and industry engagement can be used to provide refinement to OAG deliverables. The OAG out briefs at MAROS will be in the form of info-only briefs to senior leaders that will inform follow-on conversations and future community initiatives. Decision briefs requiring MAB approval must be coordinated with HQMC Aviation via separate correspondence through the appropriate HQMC AVN Branch Head. 5. All MAROS events will take place in conference rooms at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75207. 6. Overview of events. A separate and more detailed schedule, to include registration, will be sent out from each POC listed in paragraph 10. 7. Uniform will be smart casual (polo/collared shirt, sport coat optional) for meetings taking place during normal working hours at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Date Event 11 May 26 Travel and Event Registration 12 May 26 DC AVN Opening Remarks and Q&A (All Attendees) Wing CG Updates (All Attendees) Aviation Leveling Briefs (Gov't Only) Advisory MAB, Policy Themed Briefs (O6 and above) DC AVN O5/O6 Commanders Discussion (Gov't Only) OAG Leveling Sessions (Gov't Only) 13 May 26 Executive MAB (Invite Only) OAG Final Refinement (Attendance per OAG Lead) 14 May 26 OSA OAG Out Brief (All Attendees) MCAS CO OAG (Attendance per OAG Lead) MACC OAG Out Brief (All Attendees) T/M/S Specific OAG Out Briefs (All Attendees) AGS OAG Out Brief (All Attendees) Safety OAG Out Brief (All Attendees) NASA Astronaut Panel (All Attendees) 15 May 26 Event Conclusion and Travel The above scheduled events are subject to change. 8. Administration 8.a. Funding and transportation for the Aviation Summit is the responsibility of individual commands. Attendees are reminded to file tax exemption forms to reduce lodging expenses. Due to budgetary considerations and to maintain good stewardship of resources, attendance at the summit is limited to one representative from 1st MAW commands. For all other locations attendance is limited to Commanding Officers for O-6 commands and Commanding Officers plus one for participating O-5 commands. Supporting establishment commands shall limit attendance to only necessary personnel. Individual aviation awardees are not included in unit attendance limitations. 8.b. Participants are encouraged to make billeting reservations as soon as possible (https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking /DFWRD/G-MCA5), TEL: 214-651-1234. 8.c. Dedicated OSA requests are encouraged for speakers and senior decision makers and shall be submitted by the applicable Wing or Installation to HQMC AVN Aviation Support Coordination Office (ASCO). 9. Points of Contact: 9.a. AV-8 and F-5 OAG/James Galvin/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-0627/email: james.galvin@usmc.mil 9.b. CH-53 OAG/Sean Charvet/LtCol/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-2547/email: sean.charvet@usmc.mil 9.c. KC-130J OAG/Michael Marchbanks/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-8435/email: michael.marchbanks@usmc.mil 9.d. F/A-18 OAG/Daniel Langford/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-2515/email: daniel.p.langford@usmc.mil 9.e. F-35 OAG/Daniel Ertel/LtCol/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-7157/email: daniel.ertel@usmc.mil 9.f. H-1 OAG/Erik Hickson/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-697-2912/email: erik.hickson@usmc.mil 9.g. MV-22 OAG/Kevin O’Malley/LtCol/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-4956/email: kevin.omalley@usmc.mil 9.h. MACC OAG/Tony Megliorino/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-614-0645/email: tony.megliorino@usmc.mil 9.i. AGS OAG/Levi Earl/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-9778/email: levi.earl@usmc.mil 9.j. UAS OAG/Clinton Dolf/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-9874/email: clinton.dolf@usmc.mil 9.k. OSA OAG/Chet Shafer/CIV/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-8593/email: corey.shafer@usmc.mil 9.l. MAB/Benjamin Link/LtCol/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-6645/email: benjamin.j.link@usmc.mil 9.m. SAFETY OAG/Julie Marek/LtCol/Unit: CMC RMD SD/ TEL: 703-571-4587/email: julie.marek@usmc.mil 9.n. MAROS Event Support/Jesse Adair/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/ TEL: 703-693-9875/email: jesse.adair@usmc.mil 9.o. MCAS CO OAG/Frank Colpo/LtCol/Unit: MCICOM/ TEL: 571-256-8450/email: frank.colpo@usmc.mil 10. Release authorized by LtGen William H. Swan, Deputy Commandant for Aviation.//
Resources & references
The documents this bulletin points to, with a plain-English note on why each matters. Links marked CAC required need a government login.
The 2026 Marine Aviation Plan lays out the Marine Corps' aviation strategy, called Project Eagle, covering readiness, modernization, manpower, and platform updates across fixed-wing, rotary, tiltrotor, and unmanned systems. Reserve aviators and aviation support personnel will find Section 5 specifically addresses the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and how Reserve aviation fits into these priorities.
This is the official group booking portal for the Hyatt Regency Dallas during the Marine Corps Aviation Association 2026 symposium, running May 10 to 16, 2026. If you are attending that event, you would use this page with group code G-MCA5 to reserve a room at the negotiated group rate.
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