3D-Printed Barracks Open at Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss, Texas has recently opened 3D-printed barracks for service members, according to a DVIDs story. The three buildings house up to 56 soldiers each and are constructed by the base’s printer using a unique type of concrete known as Lavacrete, which can be tailored to local environmental needs. They and another Fort Bliss site are among the first 3D printed structures to meet DOD standards and could lay the groundwork for use at other bases.

Mass. Governor Adds Congressional Delegation to Military Task Force Leadership

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) recently named the state’s congressional delegation and the lieutenant governor to co-chairs of the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force, according to a press release. “I’m grateful for our federal-state partnership… and energized for the fight ahead to ensure service members and their families have the resources, like affordable housing and childcare, to stay focused on their missions,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Armed Services Committee.

Army photo by David Poe