R 111624Z MAR 26
MARADMIN 097/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L LP WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CY26 FEDERAL EXPRESS JOINT GLOBAL
LOGISTICS OPERATIONS SUMMIT (JGLOS)//
POC/M. D. LATHAM/MAJ/FEDEX CORPORATION WORLD HEADQUARTERS, CMC
FELLOW/
TEL: (843)271-1067/EMAIL: MELISSA.LATHAM.OSV@FEDEX.COM//
POC/J. BERRY/LTCOL /HQMC I&L LPS-D/TEL: (703) 695-6099/
EMAIL: JAMES.BERRY@USMC.MIL//
POC/L. WADE/CTR/HQMC I&L LPS-D/TEL: (571) 256-2766/
EMAIL: LILY.WADE.CTR@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Situation. This message announces the CY26
Federal Express (FedEx) – Joint Global Logistics Operations Summit
(JGLOS) from 4 - 8 May 2026 at the FedEx World Headquarters in
Memphis, TN.
Participants will gain increased situational awareness of FedEx
aviation logistics operations and capabilities. The summit
introduces Marines to the operational tempo, processes, and
functions necessary for timely delivery of logistics in a commercial
setting. The events and presentation topics include, but are not
limited to, FedEx operating companies, innovation, and logistics
solutions.
2. Mission. From 4 - 8 May 2026, selected Marines will participate
in the annual FedEx JGLOS in Memphis, TN to gain knowledge about
FedEx logistics operations and capabilities and to improve Marines'
understanding of commercial logistics activities to enhance Marine
Corps' logistical capabilities.
3. Execution.
3.a. Commander's Intent. The purpose of this summit is to
familiarize Marines with FedEx operations, initiatives, and
logistics solutions to help Marines gain an understanding of
commercial activities and applications to the Marine Corps.
3.a.1. Concept of Operations. Participants will interact with FedEx
leadership and observe FedEx activities.
3.a.2. Target audience:
3.a.2.a. Officers: Majors (O-4) to Colonels (O-6) and Chief Warrant
Officers (CWO2 - CWO5).
3.a.2.b. Enlisted: Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) to Master Gunnery Sergeant
/ Sergeant Major (E-9).
3.a.2.c. Civilian: Government Service (GS-13 - GS-15).
3.a.2.d. Personnel who represent fields of expertise in logistics
operations, supply chain management, maintenance, and innovation.
3.a.2.e. Personnel that will fully participate in idea exchanges
with a vested interest in the topics.
3.a.2.f. Special consideration will be taken for nominees outside
the above target audience if they are endorsed by their command via
an email to the listed POCs with additional justification in the
request.
3.a.2.g. Participant selection focuses on ensuring appropriate
representation of experienced personnel from across the Marine
Corps. Priority / special consideration is given to combat service
support
Marines and / or those serving in logistics and innovation
assignments.
Individuals that have assigned retirement dates or plan who reach
the end of active service within the next calendar year are asked not
to apply. The oncoming CMC FedEx Fellow has a reserved seat.
3.b. Tasks.
3.b.1. Individuals are responsible for ensuring their nominations are
submitted NLT 25 March 2026 via the following link (link is case
sensitive, recommend accessing link through Microsoft Edge):
https:(slash)(slash)forms.office.com/r/9QtFgxBa5R.
3.b.2. No later than 30 March 2026, all selected participants will be
notified of selection by a listed POC via the email address provided
in the nomination form.
3.b.3. No later than 3 April 2026, attendees will confirm ability to
attend the summit via the following RSVP link (link is case
sensitive, recommend accessing link through Microsoft Edge):
https:(slash)(slash)forms.office.com/r/ZvFfNuh2YQ.
3.c. Coordinating Instructions.
3.c.1. Schedule, tours, and presentations. A detailed schedule will
be provided to participants upon arrival. Tours and presentations
are subject to change based off availability.
3.c.1.a. Schedule.
3.c.1.a.1. 3 May: Travel Day.
3.c.1.a.2. 4 May: Opening Remarks / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.3. 5 May: Tours / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.4. 6 May: Tours / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.5. 7 May: Tours / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.6. 8 May: Guest Speaker / Panel /
Closing Remarks (Half Day).
3.c.1.a.7. 9 May: Travel Day.
3.c.1.b. Tours and Presentations.
3.c.1.b.1. FedEx Operations Overview.
3.c.1.b.2. FedEx Digital Transformation.
3.c.1.b.3. Global Operations and Network Planning.
3.c.1.b.4. Maintenance Operations.
3.c.1.b.5. Operational Hub Tours.
3.c.1.b.6. Logistics Information Technology.
3.c.1.b.7. Future Logistics and Innovation (Robotics, Autonomy,
In-Transit Visibility, Unmanned Aerial Systems).
3.c.1.b.8. Critical Inventory Logistics.
3.c.1.b.9. Customs Clearance and Trade Services.
3.c.1.b.10. Supply Chain Logistics.
4. Administration and Logistics.
4.a. Marine Corps JGLOS participation is limited to thirty (30)
personnel. All summit-associated costs and travel are unit-funded.
No government lodging or messing are available. Participants'
commands are responsible for the funding and travel details of their
participants.
4.b. Recommended arrival airport is Memphis International (MEM).
4.c. Transportation to and from the Memphis International Airport on
travel days is not provided. It is anticipated FedEx will provide
transportation for summit attendees between the recommended lodging
facilities and FedEx facilities in support of summit events. FedEx
Headquarters address: 3610 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125.
4.d. Summit lodging facility:
4.d.1. Courtyard at Marriott Memphis Collierville – 4640 Merchants
Park Circle, Collierville, TN 38107 / Tel: (901) 850-9390.
4.d.2. Group lodging has been blocked off for the summit at the
above location. Reservations must be made NLT 3 April 2026. Use
the following link to make reservations (links are case sensitive
recommend accessing links through Microsoft Edge):
https:(slash)(slash)www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-
link.mi?id=1770329187470&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=15483
33360295591474&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrK
zC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uYGxkaWhhbmJuYFadmqlrXtQgFpd
UWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1rSnoqAHtGTEpeAAAA.
4.e. Uniforms. Summit attire for all participants is business
casual. Military uniforms are not required. Participants will spend
a great deal of time in the FedEx World Headquarters and tour active
FedEx operational hubs. Appropriate attire is required at all
times; long trousers (shorts and jeans are not authorized), collared
shirt, and comfortable close-toed footwear.
4.f. Meals. A hundred (100) dollar landing fee will be collected
from participants for five days of breakfast snacks and lunches at
FedEx facilities at a rate of twenty (20) dollars per person per
day. This landing fee will be collected by a FedEx cashier on day
one of the summit. Because of the operational pace of the summit,
there will be limited lunch meal opportunities outside of the FedEx
hosted meals. Selected participants will provide dietary
restrictions to the event staff during the RSVP process.
5. Command and Signal. Direct all questions concerning this message
to the POCs listed above.
6. Release authorized by MajGen Andrew M. Niebel, Assistant Deputy
Commandant for Installations and Logistics (LP).//