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Leaders, engineers, and community partners gathered at Fort Bliss on March 26, 2026, to break ground on a new 3D-printed Life Support Area, marking a significant step forward in military construction innovation and Soldier readiness. Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, Commanding General of 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, Honorable Jordan Gillis, Assistant Secretary of the United States Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment, and Jason Ballard, CEO of ICON Construction Technology, spoke to Crista Mack, Fort Bliss Garrison Public Affairs, about the importance of the event. The project will use advanced 3D-printing technology to rapidly construct facilities designed to support Soldiers training in the field. By using automated printing systems and specialized concrete materials, the new structures can be built faster and with greater efficiency than traditional construction methods.The groundbreaking ceremony highlighted the Army’s continued investment in modernizing infrastructure while exploring innovative solutions that improve readiness and quality of life for Soldiers. Representatives from Fort Bliss leadership, project partners, and students from Chapin High School’s re-engineering program attended the event to witness the start of construction and learn more about the technology behind 3D-printed structures. Once completed, the LSA will provide critical facilities that support training operations while demonstrating how emerging technologies can reshape the future of military construction.
(U.S. Army video by Crista V. Mack, Fort Bliss Garrison Public Affairs)
| Date Taken: | 03.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2026 13:16 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 1001584 |
| VIRIN: | 260326-A-PT036-6198 |
| PIN: | 169785 |
| Filename: | DOD_111608465 |
| Length: | 00:02:47 |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
| Downloads: | 1 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 1 |
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