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Safety Operational Advisory Group Meeting, April 28-30 in DC

MARADMIN 091/26·March 10, 2026·1 min read·Official source
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The Marine Corps Safety Division is calling for participation in the annual Safety Operational Advisory Group (SOAG) meeting, April 28-30, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The meeting runs alongside Modern Day Marine. This is a working forum, not a conference for everyone. It's aimed at safety professionals and stakeholders who work these issues at the enterprise level.

Heads up: Registration is required, but there is no cost for military and civilian government personnel.

Who it affects

Ground safety officers, occupational health professionals, and headquarters subject matter experts across Fleet Marine Forces and the supporting establishment. Primarily those working safety and risk management at the Division, MEF, and MARFOR levels, including supporting and training commands. If you're in a safety billet or adjacent role, this is relevant to you. If you're not, it likely isn't.

What you need to do

  1. Register online at https://moderndaymarine.com (on-site registration is also available).
  2. Plan travel for Monday, April 27 (travel in) and Friday, May 1 (travel out), as those are the authorized travel days.
  3. Wear Service "C" during the event. Civilians wear business casual.
  4. Plan transportation early. Parking near the convention center is limited. Shuttle options run from Quantico and from Henderson Hall (Pentagon area). Units can also request a free bus. See https://moderndaymarine.com/travel-information for bus schedules and unit bus requests.

Key dates

  • April 27, 2026: Authorized travel day (inbound)
  • April 28-30, 2026: SOAG meeting, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
  • May 1, 2026: Authorized travel day (outbound)

The official version

See MARADMIN 091/26 for the full text.

POC: Maj R. Calloway II, Risk Management Directorate, Safety Division. Phone: 703-571-4552. Email: ronald.calloway@usmc.mil.

This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.

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.

  • Modern Day Marine registration site (moderndaymarine.com)

    This is the registration and information site for Modern Day Marine, a large annual exposition in Washington D.C. featuring over 300 exhibitors showing warfighting equipment and technology alongside briefings from senior Marine and DoD leaders, with the next event scheduled for April 13-15, 2027.

  • MDM travel information and unit bus requests

    This document covers how to get to the 2027 Modern Day Marine Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, including complimentary bus and shuttle options from Quantico and the Pentagon, Metro routes, and Amtrak connections. If you are planning to attend the expo, check here for transportation details and to find out when the April 2027 bus schedules become available.

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