Rose State College, the 72nd Air Base Wing and Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, Tinker Air Force Base, have formalized a strategic alliance to advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and enhance additive manufacturing instruction. The Tinker Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling (REACT) Lab generously donated a cutting-edge 3D printer to RSC, marking a significant stride in advancing instruction and student success. This printer allows the exploration of intricate and geometrically complex structures and is compatible with metals, ceramics and polymers, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing. This donation opens opportunities for research and development projects, contributing to the evolution of additive manufacturing education at RSC.