Who’s Working Today?

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Four generations work at Dyson Building Center on Rt 5 in Great Mills MD – a family-owned business grown from a sawmill on the St. Mary’s River.

Plans Released to Open More Military Jobs to Women

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras

Senate might not pass defense budget before fall, cyber-security legislation advances, so does a cyber-arms race, says security technologist.

New Gate Closings Begin Today: June 19

Gate 1 at NAS:PAX provides the greatest visibility and protective technology.

Gate 2 Closing Nights & Weekends beginning Wednesday, June 19, Gate 1 will be open 24/7. Reduction of access point into NAS:Patuxent River will increase base security and its anti-terrorism posture, CO explains to community.

Furloughs Force 2-Day Commissary Closure

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Pax River Commissary will close Mondays and Tuesdays beginning July 8 through September 30.

Lexington Park Master Plan Revived and Making the Rounds

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Public presentations to county agencies are scheduled in July.

First East Coast STUAS Fllight from Webster Field

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Senator wants F-35 developments made public, Russian engineers are using fighter jet augmented reality in motorcycle helmets, sequestration item by item and Rosie the Riveters visit former B-42 plant.

Chamber’s New Award to Lex Park’s Robin Finnacom

Chamber Chair Kenneth Shelly Presents Service Award to Robin Finnacom

Public Servant award honors the head of St. Mary’s Community Development Corp. for Lexington Park revitalization efforts and business interface.

Ian Newbould Named Interim President at St. Mary’s College

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Charles “Chip” Jackson, college VP for business and finance, will serve as acting president between current president Joseph Urgo’s departure the end of June and Mr. Newbould’s arrival August 1.

MEDA Predicts ‘Explosive’ Future for Commercial Aviation

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Explosive growth needs workforce incentives, experts report out of the MD Economic Development Association Conference

CIA to Arm Syrian Rebels, Senate Advances Defense Budget

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Sexual assault, procurement, the JSF’s future and more details of DoD’s out years emerge as Senate finalizes its defense authorization bill this week.