Army Spc. Randy Martina, assigned to Bravo Company, 299th Battalion Support Brigade, Dagger Brigade, shows a fore grip for his M249B made by the Rapid Fabrication via Additive Manufacturing on the Battlefield (R-FAB) at Amberg Training Area, Amberg, Germany, May 4, 2018. The R-FAB is an expeditionary 20 foot container with the capability to fabricate multiple types of equipment parts under multiple environments. The testing is part of Joint Warfighting Assessment (JWA) 18 which helps the Army assess emerging concepts, integrate new technologies, and promote interoperability within the Arm


Army Spc. Randy Martina, assigned to Bravo Company, 299th Battalion Support Brigade, Dagger Brigade, shows a fore grip for his M249B made by the Rapid Fabrication via Additive Manufacturing on the Battlefield (R-FAB) at Amberg Training Area, Amberg, Germany, May 4, 2018. The R-FAB is an expeditionary 20 foot container with the capability to fabricate multiple types of equipment parts under multiple environments. The testing is part of Joint Warfighting Assessment (JWA) 18 which helps the Army assess emerging concepts, integrate new technologies, and promote interoperability within the Army, with other services, allies, and partners. JWA is the only exercise venue assessing 27 concepts and capabilities while aligning with Army Europe Readiness and other component exercises such as Combined Resolve X and the Air Force’s Blue Flag 18 with a focus on a ready, interoperable Joint Force capable of accomplishing the mission and overmatching current and future enemies across the range of military operations. ( Army photo by Spc. Elliott Page)


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