Modern Day Marine 2026
April 28 – April 30 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition exclusively targeted to Marines and the Corps. The show floor hosts more than 300 exhibitors displaying the latest warfighting innovations and technology, presentations from influential Marines and DoW personnel, the OBJ1 Wargaming Convention, and more.
Requirements
Modern Day Marine (MDM) is open to Department of War active duty and reserve service members and their families, members of the Marine Corps League and/or Marine Corps Association (the MDM Co-Host organizations), Defense Industry affiliated personnel, law enforcement, industry/consultant representatives, and invited international guests. Suppliers, manufacturers, consultants and other non-exhibiting entities may also attend the expo for a $300 registration fee. Attendees must have an “identifiable relationship with the United States Marine Corps.” MDM is not open to the general public. Registration is required for all categories of attendees, and all registrants must provide proof of identity with a government issued photographic ID for badge pick up on show site at the registration desk.
Attire for the Show Floor & Special Events
Civilians
General Expo Attendance – Business Casual
Congressional Breakfast – Business Attire
Modern Day Marine Honors – Black Tie
Marines
General Expo Attendance – Service C
Congressional Breakfast – Service C
Modern Day Marine Honors – Evening Dress, Blue Dress A, or Equivalent
Questions?
Jaymie Nielsen, Show Director
[email protected]
980.328.8801
