2026 National Midwinter Conference
Sheraton Pentagon City
900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA 22204
2/26/2026 – 2/28/2026
(check-in 2/25, check out 3/1)
For 2026, we are planning a trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Thursday afternoon, 2/26/26. We will have sales for the bus ticket on our registration.
Registration for Midwinter will begin after the National Convention in August 2025.
Hotel Shuttle Information – No signup required. Times can vary slightly based on traffic. To: DCA/Reagan International Airport – Depart hotel 6am to 9am every 30 minutes. 9am to 11am once every hour at the top of the hour. Stops: Terminal 1 Main Entrance, Terminal 2 Doors 4 & 7. To the Pentagon City Mall/Metro Station – Depart hotel 9:30am – 9:30pm once an hour at the bottom of the hour. Departing Metro/Mall in front of Ritz Carlton – 9:45am to 9:45pm once an hour at the 3/4 of an hour (45).
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2026 MCL National Mid-Winter Conference Uniform Of The Day (UOD):
All MCL uniforms stated are ‘suggested’ attire and is not required for wear; no MCL members will be denied access if they are not wearing the ‘suggested’ MCL uniform; however, ALL MCL members in good standing will wear the MCL cover and proper conference credentials to gain access to any MCL business meetings.
- Thursday national board of trustees meeting and Commandants Council – MCL cover (required); MCL polo shirts or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
- Friday Joint Opening Session and Memorial Service – MCL cover (required); the MCL Casual Dress (red blazer) uniform is ‘suggested.’ The balance of the day, the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
- Saturday business meetings – MCL cover (required); the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
- Saturday social, reception, and banquet – (black-tie event) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or black-tie/formal attire is ‘suggested’ for wear. MCL covers are not to be worn for this event.
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- Hotel rate is $131 per night plus tax
- Parking: On-site garage parking is $10 per day
- Any cancellations after February 10, 2026, will forfeit the one-night deposit
- Free shuttle to/from Reagan Airport (DCA)
The hotel overlooks Arlington National Cemetery and is right near Henderson Hall and the Fort Myer Exchange.
Wednesday arrivals begin
Thursday some committee and board meetings
Friday general session
Saturday general session, evening banquet (black tie or coat and tie appropriate)
Sunday departures
THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU’RE HERE!
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