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MARADMIN 063/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC AVN ACP//
SUBJ/MARINE AVIATION READINESS AND OPERATIONS SUMMIT (MAROS) 2025//
POC/J.W. STAPLETON/LTCOL/UNIT: HQMC AVN ES/TEL: DSN 223-4108/
TEL: COM (703)693-4108/EMAIL: JASON.STAPLETON@USMC.MIL//
POC/J.P. SKOGMAN/LTCOL/UNIT: HQMC AVN ES/TEL: DSN 223-9875/
TEL: COM (703)693-9875/EMAIL: JOHN.SKOGMAN@USMC.MIL//
POC/B.J. LINK/LTCOL/UNIT: HQMC AVN ES/TEL: DSN 223-6654/
TEL: COM (703)693-6654/EMAIL: BENJAMIN.J.LINK@USMC.MIL//
POC/A. FLORES/CIV/UNIT HQMC AVN ES/TEL: DSN 223-9776/
TEL: COM (703)693-9776/EMAIL: ANAHI.FLORES.CIV@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/RMKS/1. As we observe the increasingly rapid rate at which
the character of warfare is changing, the Marine Corps obligation to
confront these challenges head-on becomes ever more critical. Marine
Aviation must lead the Service’s efforts to proactively evolve our
platforms, personnel, and operating concepts to sustain our
warfighting edge. The Deputy Commandant for Aviation (DCA) will host
the 2025 Marine Aviation Readiness and Operations Summit (MAROS)
at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, TX from 12-16 May 2025.
2. The focus of this year’s MAROS is the 2025 Marine Aviation Plan
and the continued efforts to modernize our fleet while embracing
innovative concepts and fostering a digital data-centric culture.
DCA’s intent for MAROS 2025 is to capture Operational Advisory
Group (OAG) needs then align and prioritize them to ensure Marine
Aviation continues to deliver unrivaled maneuver, firepower,
tempo, and multi-domain integration.
3. MAROS is intended to allow subject matter experts from within
Marine Aviation to conduct annual meetings in one centralized
location. MAROS consolidates and synergizes efforts previously
held at different times and locations, reducing aggregate costs
and enabling one forum that allows a professional exchange of
information on topics essential to Marine Aviation to include
readiness, aviation programs, warfighting lessons learned,
professional development, and tactics.
4. OAGs are directed to conduct the majority of their community’s
work prior to MAROS. MAROS is intended to be a venue where senior
leader guidance, cross-community discussions, and industry
engagement can be used to provide refinement to OAG deliverables.
The OAG out briefs at MAROS will be in the form of info-only briefs
to senior leaders that will inform follow-on conversations and
future community initiatives. Decision briefs requiring MAB approval
must be coordinated with HQMC Aviation via separate correspondence
through the appropriate HQMC AVN Branch Head.
5. All MAROS events will take place in conference rooms at the Hyatt
Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207.
6. Overview of events. A separate and more detailed schedule, to
include registration, will be sent out from each POC listed
in paragraph 10.
7. Uniform will be smart casual
(polo/collared shirt, sport coat optional) for meetings taking
place during normal working hours at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
DATE EVENT
May 12 TRAVEL AND EVENT REGISTRATION
May 13 DCA OPENING REMARKS AND Q&A (ALL ATTENDEES)
WING CG UPDATES (ALL ATTENDESS)
AVIATION LEVELING BRIEFS (GOV’T ONLY)
ADVISORY MAB, POLICY THEMED BRIEFS (O-6 AND ABOVE)
DCA O5/O6 COMMANDERS DISCUSSION (GOV’T ONLY)
OAG LEVELING SESSIONS (GOV’T ONLY)
May 14 EXECUTIVE MAB (INVITE ONLY)
OAG FINAL REFINEMENT (ATTENDANCE PER OAG LEAD)
May 15 OSA OAG OUT BRIEF (ALL ATTENDEES)
MACC OAG OUT BRIEF (ALL ATTENDEES)
T/M/S SPECIFIC OAG OUT BRIEFS (ALL ATTENDEES)
AGS OAG OUT BRIEF (ALL ATTENDEES)
SAFETY OAG BRIEF (ALL ATTENDEES)
FORMER DCA PANEL/DISCUSSION (ALL ATTENDEES)
May 16 EVENT CONCLUSION AND TRAVEL
8. Administration
8.a. Funding and transportation for the Aviation Summit is the
responsibility of individual commands. Attendees are reminded to
file tax exemption forms to reduce lodging expenses. Due to
budgetary considerations and to maintain good stewardship of
resources, attendance at the summit is limited to one representative
from 1st MAW commands. For all other locations attendance is limited
to Commanding Officers for O-6 commands and Commanding Officers plus
one for participating O-5 commands. Supporting establishment
commands shall limit attendance to only necessary personnel.
Individual aviation awardees are not included in unit
attendance limitations.
8.b. Participants are encouraged to make billeting reservations
as soon as possible.
8.c. Dedicated OSA requests are encouraged for speakers and senior
decision makers and shall be submitted by the applicable Wing or
Installation to HQMC AVN Aviation Support Coordination Office
(ASCO).
9. Points of Contact:
9.a. AV-8 and F-5 OAG/James Galvin/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-0627/email: james.galvin@usmc.mil
9.b. CH-53 OAG/Joshua Foxton/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-2547/email: joshua.foxton@usmc.mil
9.c. KC-130J OAG/Slade Ermis/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-8435/email: slade.ermis@usmc.mil
9.d. F/A-18 OAG/Daniel Langford/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-2515/email: daniel.p.langford@usmc.mil
9.e. F-35 OAG/Chris Tchinski/LtCol/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-9804/email: chris.tchinski@usmc.mil
9.f. H-1 OAG/Erik Hickson/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-697-2912/email: erik.hickson@usmc.mil
9.g. MV-22 OAG/Kevin O’Malley/CIV/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-4956/email: kevin.omalley@usmc.mil
9.h. MACC OAG/Tony Megliorino/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-614-0645/email: tony.megliorino@usmc.mil
9.i. AGS OAG/Levi Earl/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-9778/email: levi.earl@usmc.mil
9.j. UAS OAG/Brian Hampton/Maj/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-9874/email: brian.c.hampton@usmc.mil
9.k. OSA OAG/Chet Shafer/CIV/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-8593/email: corey.shafer@usmc.mil
9.l. MAB/Benjamin Link/LtCol/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-6645/email: benjamin.j.link@usmc.mil
9.m. SAFETY OAG/Julie Marek/LtCol/Unit: CMC SAFETY/
TEL: 703-571-4587/email: julie.marek@usmc.mil
9.n. Marine Aviation Readiness and Operations Summit/
Jason Stapleton/LtCol/Unit: HQMC AVN/
TEL: 703-693-4108/email: jason.stapleton@usmc.mil
10. Release authorized by LtGen B. J. Gering,
Deputy Commandant for Aviation//