U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command

If you missed day one of the LOGCOM AI Forum at Modern Day Marine, you missed focused discussions on how artificial intelligence is being applied in todays Marine Corps.

The AI Implementation and Adoption panel brought together Dr. Colin Crosby, service data officer, Deputy Commandant for Information; Kate Zimmerman, director, Generative AI Innovation Center Geo Leader, Worldwide Public Sector at AWS; Dr. Karl Reichard, chief scientist, Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment Office, Penn State Applied Research Laboratory; and Dr. Jack Long, OpenAI, highlighting how organizations are moving from concept to capability, integrating AI into decision-making, logistics and real-world operations.

Guest speaker David Broyles, director, Center for AI and Autonomy, CNA, expanded on that foundation, breaking down how large language models are creating immediate opportunities across the Department of War, particularly in analysis, automation and operational support.

The day closed with Emerging Advancements in AI, featuring Col. Jose Gonzalez, director, LPI, Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics; Dr. Thomas Holland, principal research engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Maximilian Castelli, AI principal, Google Public Sector; and Dr. Adam Watkins, supervisor, Maritime Robotics Group, Johns Hopkins University, who explored what’s next—cutting-edge research, industry innovation, and how the Marine Corps can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving environment.

Don’t miss Day 2: Wednesday, April 29
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 101

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hackathon (Room 102A)

9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Guest speaker — Chris Hein, Google Public Sector

10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Panel — AI Readiness

1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Guest speaker — Bart Paulhamus, Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Panel — Logistics Command and Control (C2)

All registered MDM attendees are welcome!

ICYMI, Last week U .S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, served as the guest speaker as Marines, civilians, and senior leaders gathered at Camp Lejeune to mark the official opening of a new 109,000-square-foot Individual Issue Facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, signaling a major step forward in modernizing how the United States Marine Corps equips its force.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps cuts Ribbon on newest Consolidated Storage Facility U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, served as the guest speaker as Marines, civilians, and senior leaders gathered at Camp Lejeune to mark the official opening of a new 109,000-square-foot Individual Issue Facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2nd MLG), held the initial portion of the 2nd MLG Commander’s Conference aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, April 14, 2026. Dozens of senior leaders from 2nd MLG participated in the conference, focused on strengthening a shared understanding of mission, structure, capabilities and innovation efforts while building relationships to enhance warfighter support.

The conference, hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Command (LOGCOM), opened with remarks from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, MARCORLOGCOM, followed by briefs from across the MARCORLOGCOM enterprise and tours of key facilities, including Marine Force Storage Command warehouses and Marine Depot Maintenance Command, providing a firsthand look at how integrated supply chains, maintenance and advanced manufacturing support Fleet Marine Force readiness.

Following their time at MCLB Albany, leaders continued to Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida, where Hennigan and 2nd MLG leadership received additional briefs and participated in discussions on equipment maintenance, distribution and prepositioning, and conducted a walkthrough of the USNS Sgt. William R. Button, further reinforcing partnerships and operational understanding across the prepositioning and distribution enterprise.