A Networking Tool 

Today, more than ever, the U.S. armed services are partnering with academia, industry, and other parts of government to extend the life
cycles of its weapons and far-flung military facilities.  Corrosion practitioners, and the knowledge they spread, are vital to the DoD’s most
critical mission—ensuring readiness and safety across the globe using technically sound and cost-effective practices.

A community of practice generally consists of informal networks of people who share common concerns, problems, interests, or a passion
about a particular topic, and who come together to broaden and enhance their understanding and knowledge by collaborating and
communicating with like-minded people on an ongoing basis.