2026 MCA West Coast Dinner
Due to the volume of interest in this event, online registration is closed. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list. This
Due to the volume of interest in this event, online registration is closed. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list. This
A celebration of the Marines in the P&R community that is held in coordination with the Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources . This dinner provides a formal venue to
Honor America’s 250-year legacy by participating in the Forged in Freedom 250 Challenge, a nationwide virtual challenge supporting today’s Marines. Participants complete 250 miles at their own pace between March 3 and July 4. All participants receive an exclusive, challenge-specific commemorative coin honoring America’s 250th birthday. Proceeds support MCA’s professional development programs for Marines. An anonymous donor has
I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Quantico Mental Health Symposium Theme: “I’m Tired but I Can’t Sleep” This half-day symposium explores how chronic sleep loss disrupts performance, mood, and mental health. We’ll examine the link between stress and sleep, and attendees will receive practical strategies and information on available evidence-based resources to better-manage
This annual dinner is held in close coordination with the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics and focuses on the vital issues, organizational structure concerns and challenges facing the Installations
A celebration of the Marine Corps Manpower, Personnel & Administration Awards Program that provides a formal venue to recognize the professional achievements of the top performers in Marine Corps Manpower,
Held in close coordination with the Deputy Commandant for Information, this dinner showcases the top performing Marines, civilian and unit from the C4, Intelligence, Cyber and Space communities. Event Information: Guest Speaker: LtGen Dennis Crall, USMC (Ret) Former Director IC4, JS J6/CIO, HQMC CIO Dress Business Attire or Cocktail Attire Cost: $175 for MCA members
A celebration of the instructors who provide education, training and guidance to Marines and other service members. Event Information: Guest Speaker: General Eric M. Smith Commandant of the Marine Corps Dress Business Attire or Cocktail Attire Cost: $75 for MCA members and $95 for non-members Active-duty service members can register online for free and will
The Ground Awards Dinner is an annual dinner held in close coordination with the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations. Join us as we celebrate 23 years of providing professional recognition to the top-performing leaders in the ground combat community and network with the Marine Corps community. Event Information: Guest Speaker: LtGen Jay M.
The Ammo Tech Awards Dinner is held in coordination with the Program Manager, Ammunition (PM AMMO) from Marine Corps Systems Command to honor the community of Marine Ammunition Technicians. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of 6 ammo tech awards to Marine enlisted, NCO, SNCO and Officer leaders who made the most substantial