2nd Marine Logistics Group earns AM education award
US Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) have become the first Marine Logistics Group to receive the Education and Workforce Development Award, presented in partnership with America Makes. The award recognises achievements at the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Innovation Campus.
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The award was presented during the 10th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase, which began on February 3. The event, described as the ‘largest military, aerospace, defence, and warfighting 3D printing event in North America,’ recognised organisations advancing Additive Manufacturing across defence and industry.
The Education and Workforce Development Award highlights the MEF Innovation Campus’ capability to design, prototype and produce mission-critical components, supporting operational readiness and sustainment. It is presented annually to individuals or groups contributing to education and workforce development in Additive Manufacturing.
The Innovation Campus has worked with the Marine Corps Center for Learning and Faculty Development to align Additive Manufacturing education with established training frameworks. It has also engaged stakeholders across academia, industry and the US Department of Defense to develop scalable, operationally focused programmes.
“This award is the direct result of the countless hours the [noncommissioned officers] have spent developing training curriculum, solving problems, and growing the [advanced manufacturing] ecosystem across the Marine Corps,” stated Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Pine, II MEF Innovation Campus Officer in Charge. “Their efforts were the driving factor of our continued growth and impact here on Camp Lejeune.”
The award also recognises the use of advanced manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, reduce supply chain constraints and increase self-sufficiency. Through Additive Manufacturing, the Innovation Campus has reduced lead times, lowered reliance on external suppliers and delivered application-specific solutions to supported units.
During 2025, the Campus produced a range of components, including Amphibious Combat Vehicle washers, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle parts, radio dust covers and communication system brackets. It also developed what is described as the first Marine-produced, additively manufactured National Defense Authorization Act-compliant drone.
From a logistics perspective, these capabilities support 2nd MLG’s mission to sustain operations across multiple domains, integrating Additive Manufacturing into planning and execution.
“Being the first Marine Logistics Group to receive this award really puts into perspective the amount of drive and initiative our Marines and Sailors have toward the future of the force,” said Lt Col Joussef Donado, Commanding Officer, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd MLG. “With their innovative spirits driving additive manufacturing and 3D printing, our capabilities will continue to evolve and meet the needs of the future force.”
Pine added, “It is an incredible accomplishment to be recognized amongst national industry and government leaders. The feeling is a sense of validation for the Marines committing their time and watching their small wins over time accumulate into national recognition. I hope this recognition assists the rest of the Marine Corps in developing and standardizing training requirements to proliferate this critical technology into our existing supply and maintenance procedures.”
“Our next steps are deepening the level of training we provide students and continuing to find solutions for the Marine Corps. Development of similar capabilities across the [Fleet Marine Force] will require a sacrifice of personnel and funding to get off the ground but will pay outsized returns through empowering Marines at the ground level to produce solutions to their own problems,” he concluded.
