Marines participated in the first Enlisted Development Program (EDP-1), led by Capt. Trevor Solberg and Capt. Christopher Deddo of the Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) support shop.

After spending two weeks in August developing operational plans during the Persistent Typhoon planning exercise, students from School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) are now testing their concepts in a live wargaming environment. #WargameWednesday #MCU #USMC #PME #SAW

Trent Hone, Marshall Chair of Strategic Studies shares his expertise in military history and naval expeditionary operational planning with School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) students. We are thankful for Trent's knowledge and mentorship.

Marines from the Headquarters Battalion’s Combat Skills Program explored hope, service, and resilience with MCU Chaplain CDR Daniel McGrath before testing their skills on a land nav exercise.

As part of the Marine Corps War College curriculum, students completed the Norfolk Field Study to examine operational capabilities, maintenance considerations, and modernization efforts supporting amphibious warfare.

All EDCOM/MCU personnel and alumni are encouraged to attend. Marines stationed throughout the National Capital Region who do not have a Marine Corps Birthday Ball to attend are also warmly welcomed to join us. Purchase your tickets here: buff.ly/1vYA0wt

Mr. Mike Ronza, deputy director for academic operations at Command and Staff College (CSC), recently received the Department of the Navy Civilian Commendation Medal for his exceptional leadership and service to Marine Corps Command and Staff College. Congratulations Mr. Ronza!

Missed a workshop? Don't worry, you can catch up on your own time. The Leadership Communication Skills Center (LCSC) has recordings of previous workshops available on its SharePoint page. For more information about LCSC, go to: buff.ly/bdhPEmw

This unique wargame opportunity is open to active and reserve members of the Marine Corps, Joint Force, and allied organizations, as well as government civilians and contractors. App deadline: 14 Nov 2026 Tournament starts: 1 Dec 2026 Register here: buff.ly/b6a9kbN

The Gray Research Center (GRC) served as a checkpoint during an Amazing Race-style professional military education (PME) exercise for Marines from the Marine CorpsEmbassy Security Group. @MSG_Duty

The 2026 MSOTL Forum is two months from today! If you have already registered, you can view the schedule-at-a-glance here: buff.ly/ksPka1d If you haven't yet registered, it takes less than a minute: buff.ly/VuxWqXC #MSOTL #MCU #USMC #PME

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Stephen K. Van Riper, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), for an engaging faculty development session on “Organizational Ambidexterity through Intellectual Capital Configurations: A U.S. Strategic Military Headquarters Perspective.”

Students from Command and Staff College (CSC) recently participated in a Land Domain wargame utilizing the Digital Course of Action Tool (DIGICAT). Developed by Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, DIGICAT is a digitized version of the Operational Wargame System.

Join MCU & global professional military education (PME) practitioners for the virtual 7th Annual MSOTL Forum on December 9–10, 2026. This year's conference theme is "Integrated Research in Professional Military Education." Register here: buff.ly/VuxWqXC #MSOTL #PME

MCWAR students recently had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Brendan Mulvaney, Director of China Aerospace Studies at Air University, who delivered a thought-provoking lecture on “How China Builds and Wields Its Military.”

Congratulations to Tim Barrick, Director of Wargaming at Marine Corps University, on 5 years of civilian service. Thank you for your dedication to wargaming and your continued impact on the MCU mission. We're glad you're on the team!

Faculty from Marine Corps Command and Staff College (CSC) and the National Museum of the Marine Corps welcomed students and faculty from International Leadership of Texas (IL Texas) for a leadership-focused presentation, panel discussion, and tour of the museum.

School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) students put their decision-making skills to the test, regularly engaging in wargames over the course of the academic year. What is your favorite wargame? #WargamingWednesday #USMC #MCU

Col. Marc Cropp from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) presented the “Western Alliance: From Commitment to Warfighting Delivery” to Marine Corps Command and Staff College (CSC).