Why This Marine Still Builds For The Warfighter

About this conversation

Jim Monroe found a new way to serve through battlefield 3D printing—building practical solutions for the warfighters who depend on them.

Monroe describes finding purpose downrange and discovering how quickly manufactured parts could support the mission. He shares how expeditionary manufacturing reconnected him with Marines and soldiers, and why mentoring the next generation matters.

In this episode

• 0:00 · Discovering A Sense Purpose
• 3:15 · Choosing The Marine Corps
• 6:30 · Finding Purpose Downrange
• 9:45 · Discovering Battlefield 3D Printing
• 13:00 · Turning Service Into Impact
• 16:00 · Fighting To Reconnect
• 18:53 · Mentoring The Next Generation