LIVE: Fort Liberty Gets READY For Joint Innovation Outpost Grand Opening

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The official grand opening for the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) is scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), North Carolina. Event Details Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina Official Opening Date: January 23, 2026 Time: Scheduled from 5:35 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST. About the Outpost The JIOP is a collaborative hub for the military, academia, and industry to work together on technology solutions for the battlefield. Purpose: The facility is designed to rapidly translate emerging technologies into practical solutions for soldiers, focusing on data-centric challenges, intelligence assets, and streamlining logistics. Features: It includes capabilities like 3D printing labs, virtual reality simulation suites, and prototyping workshops. Soft Launch: A soft opening was held on December 1, 2025, to begin connecting small businesses to the military ecosystem. The Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) is scheduled for its official grand opening on January 23, 2026, at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina. The facility serves as the XVIII Airborne Corps’ primary hub for rapid innovation, designed to connect the military with industry and academia to solve complex battlefield challenges. Event Details Grand Opening Date: January 23, 2026 Time: 5:35 PM EST Location: Fort Liberty, North Carolina Live Stream: The event is expected to be broadcast live on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). What is the Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost? The outpost is named after Lt. Gen. James "Jumpin' Jim" Gavin, a WWII hero and the Army's first Head of Research and Development. The JIOP is intended to be the "Army's engine of rapid experimentation," featuring: Collaborative Spaces: Shared offices for defense industry leaders, tech startups, and academic researchers to work alongside Soldiers. Technical Capabilities: The facility includes 3D printing labs, virtual reality simulation suites, and prototyping workshops. Mission: To accelerate the acquisition process and translate emerging technologies—like AI-driven targeting and counter-UAS systems—into immediate battlefield advantages. Timeline of Development November 14, 2024: Naming and dedication ceremony held at Fort Liberty. December 1, 2025: A "soft launch" occurred, where the XVIII Airborne Corps began connecting small businesses to the military ecosystem. January 23, 2026: Official Grand Opening. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBNaxsFV4hpGVc8QOUmsFg/join Defense Now | January 2026 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe95fdmDwNk8TAkbmuPiMHtezFlT0xowE&si=KbKT5CD8NZMx-11- Members-only videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOKBNaxsFV4hpGVc8QOUmsFg Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost Grand Opening Film Credits: XVIII Airborne Corps Public Affairs Get ready for the highly anticipated grand opening of the Joint Innovation Outpost at Fort Liberty, scheduled to take place on January 23, 2026. This exciting event promises to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to showcase cutting-edge technologies and collaborative solutions. Join us as we explore the future of innovation and discover the latest advancements in the field. With its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, Fort Liberty is poised to become a hub for creative problem-solving and groundbreaking research. Stay tuned for updates and insights into the grand opening of the Joint Innovation Outpost and be a part of this historic moment in the world of innovation.