CSM, Other Closings for Labor Day Holiday
All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, to observe the Labor Day holiday.
Mulch Is Free for St. Mary’s Residents
St. Mary’s County, Maryland, residents can pick up free mulch at the St. Andrew’s Landfill during regular operating hours, while supplies last. Bring your own shovel.
Paint and Raise Funds for Lighthouse
The Friends of St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park invite the public to a fun morning of guided painting of the Piney Point Lighthouse on Sept. 9.
Hoyer Reflects on March on Washington
On Aug. 28, 1963, 250,000 people peacefully protested during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
College Announces September Events
College of Southern Maryland students are starting their fall semester, but the entire community can find something of interest in the college’s September calendar of events.
JSF Helmet Bug Limits Night Carrier Landings to Experts
The Navy is getting closer to fixing the technical bug in the F-35 JSF helmet, which allows LED light to spill out and obliterate a pilot’s ability to see landing lights on carriers at night. But for now, only expert pilots can perform night landings.
New DoD Acquisition Shortcuts Open to Pax Contractors
The Air Force’s former director of F-35 development at a Patuxent Partnership briefing tells Pax River contractors about new and existing authorities to cut through traditional, lengthy acquisition processes.
Sept. 12 Deadline for Legislative Proposals
St. Mary’s County citizens are invited to submit legislative proposals for the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session. The deadline for proposals is Sept. 12, 2018.
F-35C Joins Carrier Flight Operations
For the first time, the F-35Cs launched, recovered, and maneuvered around the flight deck alongside F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growlers, and E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes.
CSM Named Military Friendly School for 4th Year
For the fourth year in a row, the College of Southern Maryland has earned the 2018 Military Friendly school designation from Victory Media. Military Friendly schools are the top-tier educational institutions that provide the best opportunities for members of military service and their spouses.
