On October 23, 2026, members of the Military Affairs Council (MAC) and the Hawaii Defense Alliance visited the Fathomwerx facilities in Port Hueneme, California, to bridge critical gaps between commercial technology innovators, local community stakeholders, and military operational requirements. Hosted in coordination with the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC), the engagement featured interactive briefings by Tech Bridge Co-Director Mark Thompson, who showcased the facility’s additive manufacturing laboratory to key leaders, including MAC Vice Presiden