Stephen Jackson, expeditionary engineer, Exponent, Inc., fires up the Computer Numerical Control machine at the Rapid Equipping Force Expeditionary Lab at Forward Operating Base Salerno, May 7, 2013. The CNC creates metal prototypes designed by the engineers at the lab. The lab quickly designs and generates solutions to issues that hamper soldiers in the field, increasing their capabilities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mark VanGerpen, 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/RELEASED)