# Plain Language Summary: Maine Air National Guard Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence

This resolution is Congress asking the Secretary of the Air Force to give a special designation to the Maine Air National Guard's 101st Air Refueling Wing. Specifically, they want it recognized as a "center of excellence" for additive manufacturing technology—which is a fancy way of saying 3D printing and related manufacturing techniques.

What this means in practical terms is that if approved, the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Maine would become an official hub for developing and improving 3D printing technology for military use. The Air Force could use this facility to research, test, and advance how they manufacture aircraft parts and other equipment using additive manufacturing methods. This could potentially lead to faster production times, lower costs, and better capabilities for the military.

For Maine specifically, this could mean economic benefits. A designation like this often brings research funding, equipment, and jobs to the region. It positions Maine as a center of expertise in an advanced manufacturing field, which could attract additional investment and skilled workers to the area. However, it's important to note that this is just a resolution—it's Congress expressing support for the idea, not a law that forces anything to happen. The actual decision rests with the Secretary of the Air Force, who would need to decide whether to formally grant this designation.

A resolution encouraging the Secretary of the Air Force to designate the Maine Air National Guard 101st Air Refueling Wing as a center of excellence for additive manufacturing technology.

King, Angus S., Jr.

 <p>This resolution encourages the Department of the Air Force to designate the Maine Air National Guard 101st Air Refueling Wing at Bangor Air National Guard Base as a center of excellence for additive manufacturing technology.</p>