ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2026 COMBAT DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

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MARADMIN 318/26
MSGID/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2026 COMBAT DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION
EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS//
REF/A/MSGID/MARADMIN 101/26//
AMPN/REF A IS THE SOLICITATION FOR THE 2026 COMBAT DEVELOPMENT AND
INTEGRATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS//
POC/E. B. CAYCHO/MSGT/DC CD&I/DSN: 378-8030/TEL: 703-432-8030/
[email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and
Integration (DC, CD&I) is pleased to announce the winners of the
2026 Combat Development and Integration Excellence Awards (CDIEA).
2. Background. The CDIEA recognizes the outstanding achievement of
Marines, Sailors, and Civilians who have demonstrated exceptional
innovation, capability development, and analytical superiority in
support of the warfighter. An awards board convened by DC, CD&I
reviewed highly competitive nomination packages from across the
force. Each category featured highly competitive nominations and are
symbolic of the exceptional leadership, performance, and selfless
dedication to mission accomplishment put forth during calendar year
2025.
3. 2026 CDIEA Winners:
3.a. The Innovator of the Year is Sergeant Henry Volpe, 2d
Maintenance Battalion, 2d Combat Readiness Regiment, 2d Marine
Logistics Group.
3.b. The Capability Developer of the Year is Mr. Matthew E. Koch,
Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps.
3.c. The Superior Analyst of the Year is Major Colton L. Byers,
Operations Analysis Directorate, Combat Development and Integration.
4. Action. The award winners will be recognized at the Marine
Corps Combat Development Dinner, hosted by the Marine Corps
Association, on 20 August 2026 at The Clubs at Quantico, 3017
Russell Road, Quantico, Virginia 22134. A no-host reception will
begin at 1800, with dinner and the ceremony beginning at 1900.
4.a. The prescribed uniform for Marine Corps awardees is Service
Alphas.
4.b. The prescribed uniform for Navy Awardees is Service Dress
Blues.
4.c. Civilian Awardees and guests are encouraged to wear Business
professional attire.
5. Details regarding travel and the schedule of events for award
winners will be issued via separate correspondence.
6. Congratulations to those selected and all who were nominated.
Your performance in this vital area is noteworthy and has
directly influenced the Marine Corps.
7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin,
Deputy Commandant for Combat Development & Integration.//