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MARCORLOGCOM Is Running an AI Hackathon at Modern Day Marine 2026

MARADMIN 131/26·March 27, 2026·2 min read·Official source
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MARCORLOGCOM's Chief Data and AI Office (CDAO) is running a four-day hackathon alongside Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C., April 27-30, 2026. The event is open to Active Duty, Reserve, civilian, and contractor personnel. The focus is AI and data-driven solutions to logistics problems: predictive maintenance, supply chain, inventory, and contested operations. Application deadline is April 10.

Heads up: You must register for Modern Day Marine 2026 (free for military) before your hackathon application can be considered.

Who it affects

Any Active Duty or Reserve Marine, government civilian, or contractor who works in or adjacent to data science, software development, AI/ML, logistics, or operations. You can apply in one of three roles: technical builder (Hacker), operational advisor (Subject Matter Expert), or administrative support. You don't need to be a tech specialist to participate. SMEs with logistics or sustainment experience are specifically wanted.

What you need to do

  1. Register for Modern Day Marine 2026 through the official MDM event registration system (free for military members).
  2. Submit your hackathon application at https://forms.office.com/r/Yt0DaNKPYd by 2359 on April 10, 2026. Select which role you're applying for: Hacker, Subject Matter Expert, or Support.
  3. If selected, coordinate with your command on TAD funding and travel. MARCORLOGCOM is not funding travel. That's on your parent command.
  4. Watch for a notification email by April 13, 2026.

Key dates

  • 10 Apr 2026 (2359): Application deadline
  • 13 Apr 2026: Latest date for selection notifications via email
  • 27 Apr 2026: Event kickoff, team formation
  • 28-29 Apr 2026: Team development and prototyping
  • 30 Apr 2026: Final presentations and awards

The official version

This is MARADMIN 131/26. POCs are Major Matthew Miller and Captain Lane Johnson, both at MARCORLOGCOM CDAO. Contact info is in the MARADMIN. For MDM 2026 registration, use the official Modern Day Marine event registration system (the MARADMIN does not provide a direct link; check with your S-1 or search the Modern Day Marine 2026 official site).

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

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  • MARCORLOGCOM AI Forum Hackathon Application Form

    This is the application form for the MARCORLOGCOM-hosted hackathon at Modern Day Marine 2026, taking place April 27-30 in Washington, D.C., where participants will prototype solutions in areas like contested logistics, forward repairs, and cyber-resistant operations. If you have a background in technology, logistics, or defense and hold U.S. citizenship, you can apply before the April 10, 2026 deadline to compete alongside Marines, industry experts, and researchers.

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