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191124-M-QP663-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon Ballantyne, the communications maintenance chief for Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilizes additive manufacture to assist the Marines and Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marines Corps video by Sgt. Adam Dublinske)

#EquippingOurMarines by working with 1st Marine Logistics Group, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to 3D print concrete with a three-inch nozzle for the first time in the world. #TacticalTuesday

Introduction to the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Makerspace, a collaborative environment for Marines and Sailors to cultivate an innovative culture to explore new ideas to improve policies, procedures, or products to reduce maintenance costs, increase equipment readiness, and improve combat effectiveness. The space hosts a variety of training and equipment to familiarize users with the software and tools for rapid prototyping and creative exploration. While the Makerspace is managed by 2nd Marine Logistics Group, the space is available for any Marine or Sailor to use. Makerspace is located at building FC 520 in French Creek, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. For more information contact Makerspace at (910) 451-9296 or 2DMLG_Makerspace@usmc.mil. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jared Siniscalchi)

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group demonstrate their 3D printing capabilities by printing parts for ordnance training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on April 17, 2019. The unit sharpened their skills with unparalleled real-world training through creating life sized 3D-printed ordnance to practice their techniques, tactics and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kasey Warren, Machinist with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group explains why having 3D printing capabilities improves mission success in his military occupational specialty (MOS) on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 8, 2019. 3D printing is becoming more useful inside the Marine Corps with different MOS' utilizing them. The printers give a wide range of capabilities that is can bring expedited solutions to expeditionary problems. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Austin Weck)

General Support Maintenance Company, 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, highlights their 3D printing capabilities Feb. 13, 2019 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines 3D printing abilities vary from producing vehicle parts, weapon modification equipment and quality of life products. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Campbell and Lance Cpl. Mark Fike)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ryan McCormic, the motor transport officer with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, showcases 3D printing capabilities at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 19, 2018. 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment is the first infantry battalion on the west coast to implement 3D printing at their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Zachery Laning)

General Support Maintenance Company, 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, highlights their 3D printing capabilities Feb. 13, 2019 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines 3D printing abilities vary from producing vehicle parts, weapon modification equipment and quality of life products. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Campbell and Lance Cpl. Mark Fike)

The Marine Warrior Library is designed to support the education, personal development and entertainment needs of all service members and their families stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The library offers more than 25,000 print volumes, 215,000 e-books and 5,000 audiobooks. Alongside the reading materials, the library has an on-site café to meet your coffee and snack needs while completing homework or unit training utilizing their free WiFi. Other Marine Warrior Library services include video game console and game rentals; faxing, scanning and printing; music downloads; television series and movie rentals; 3D printing and many others. If any of these services interest you, check out the library and the technicians will provide you with the information needed to complete your goals!