U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command

Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM) welcomed James L. Rubino as the command’s executive deputy during his Senior Executive Service appointment ceremony on June 12, 2026, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

In his new role, Rubino will oversee integrated logistics support to the Fleet Marine Force and serve as the principal civilian advisor to the commanding general of MARCORLOGCOM.

Prior to his appointment to the Senior Executive Service, Rubino served five years as the Deputy Director of the Logistics Division at Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, overseeing sustainment programs, logistics policy, logistics information technology, and maritime prepositioning initiatives. A retired Marine Corps colonel with more than 32 years of service, he held multiple command, staff and joint assignments, including command of Combat Logistics Regiment 35 and service as the Marine Corps Forces Pacific G-4. His military career included participation in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and humanitarian assistance efforts during Operation Tomodachi in Japan.

“Our civilians provide a steady hand on the tiller, guiding us in the right direction. The Executive Deputy plays a critical role in ensuring this organization remains aligned with service and joint priorities, while carrying the long-term vision needed to support the Fleet Marine Force,” said Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command. “Jim brings decades of experience leading Marines across the total force, and that experience matters. He understands where the Marine Corps is going and will help lead this organization as we modernize to meet the challenges of the future.”

Rubino said his appointment reflects not only a new responsibility, but also the continued support of the family, mentors and teammates who helped shape his career of service.

“You don’t get through a career like this by yourself,” said Rubino. “I have been fortunate to have my family’s support through 18 moves, and I appreciate everyone who helped make this opportunity possible.”

Celebrating the next generation of innovators!
🎓 Marine Corps Logistics Command (LOGCOM) and Albany State University (ASU) recently celebrated the completion of the Spring 2026 internship cohort at their Capstone Symposium. Through this powerful partnership, ASU students worked alongside LOGCOM mentors to solve real-world challenges in AI, cybersecurity, and digital integration. This collaboration continues to foster home-grown talent and drive mission-focused innovation

Read more about their incredible projects here: https://www.logcom.marines.mil/News/Article/4499376/marine-corps-logistics-command-and-albany-state-university-celebrate-spring-202/

LOGCOM AI Hackathon Recognizes Top Teams

Innovation and mission-focused problem-solving took center stage at the LOGCOM AI Hackathon award ceremony during Modern Day Marine, where three teams were recognized for delivering solutions to critical logistics and operational challenges.

First Place — Terminal Outcomes:
Led by CWO4 Victor Hernandez, the team built SPIRE, a contested logistics operating system that addresses data sanitation, predictive maintenance and tactical-level reporting, improving decision-making and operational awareness in complex environments.

Second Place — DHA Rescue:
Led by CDR Arencibia, the team developed IRON VEIN, a predictive decision-support prototype that fuses Defense Health Agency medical logistics data with operational data to enhance readiness and informed decision-making.

Third Place — ERMP:
Led by Sgt. Gabriel Saju, the team built ERMP, an Emergency Response Management Platform that performs real-time language identification, classification and pre-arrival instruction coordination to improve emergency response effectiveness.

Congratulations to the winning teams for their innovation, collaboration, and impact in advancing Marine Corps logistics.

LOGCOM Artificial Intelligence Hackathon — Finalist Presentations

Join us 9 a.m. at Modern Day Marine to see innovation in action as the top 8 teams from the hackathon present their solutions live to the judges.

After 60 hours of rapid development, these finalists are showcasing real-world applications designed to improve decision-making, optimize supply chains, and enhance logistics operations in contested environments.

📍 Room 101
🕘 9 a.m.

All registered Modern Day Marine attendees are welcome.

Maximus

If you missed day one of the LOGCOM AI Forum at Modern Day Marine, you missed focused discussions on how artificial intelligence is being applied in todays Marine Corps.

The AI Implementation and Adoption panel brought together Dr. Colin Crosby, service data officer, Deputy Commandant for Information; Kate Zimmerman, director, Generative AI Innovation Center Geo Leader, Worldwide Public Sector at AWS; Dr. Karl Reichard, chief scientist, Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment Office, Penn State Applied Research Laboratory; and Dr. Jack Long, OpenAI, highlighting how organizations are moving from concept to capability, integrating AI into decision-making, logistics and real-world operations.

Guest speaker David Broyles, director, Center for AI and Autonomy, CNA, expanded on that foundation, breaking down how large language models are creating immediate opportunities across the Department of War, particularly in analysis, automation and operational support.

The day closed with Emerging Advancements in AI, featuring Col. Jose Gonzalez, director, LPI, Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics; Dr. Thomas Holland, principal research engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Maximilian Castelli, AI principal, Google Public Sector; and Dr. Adam Watkins, supervisor, Maritime Robotics Group, Johns Hopkins University, who explored what’s next—cutting-edge research, industry innovation, and how the Marine Corps can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving environment.

Don’t miss Day 2: Wednesday, April 29
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 101

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hackathon (Room 102A)

9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Guest speaker — Chris Hein, Google Public Sector

10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Panel — AI Readiness

1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Guest speaker — Bart Paulhamus, Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Panel — Logistics Command and Control (C2)

All registered MDM attendees are welcome!

At Modern Day Marine, the LOGCOM AI Forum was opened with keynote remarks by U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph A. Matos III, Deputy Commandant, Information. He highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating decision-making, strengthening logistics, and enhancing warfighting capability across Marine Corps Logistics Command.

All registered Modern Day Marine attendees are encouraged to participate in LOGCOM AI Forum sessions in Room 101.
https://marinemilitaryexpos.com/wp-content/uploads/AI-FORUM-QA-Slides.pdf

These sessions provide direct engagement with ongoing discussions and demonstrations focused on delivering real-world, mission-relevant AI solutions in support of the Fleet Marine Force.

From data-driven decision advantage to operational integration, the emphasis remains on outcomes over hype.
AI is not the future. It is the fight right now.

"HUNT FOR DISRUPTION"

Modern Day Marine is officially open. During the opening ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps General Bradford J. Gering, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, emphasized a clear message: innovation must be intentional, fast, and focused. The Marine Corps is looking beyond traditional sources, seeking out agile innovators solving real operational challenges, and pushing to deliver those solutions to Marines without delay.

Visit LOGCOM in the Acquisition Pavilion at Booth 1007 to learn how we’re driving capability to the warfighter.

The next chapter of the Corps’ 250-year legacy starts here.