Tug Life & Crew Changes from the Cap’n
Two weeks on, two weeks off, that’s one scenario for life on a tugboat. Cap’n Jack gets some insights from tug captains Butch Cornelius and Dave Hoffman on what “tug-boating” life is like — and how much it pays.
Navy Launches Jet Design Contest for Students
Students across Southern Maryland are invited to draw on their innovation and creativity to design the US Navy’s next jet in an inaugural competition by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
Navy Recruiting Rebounds ‘Significantly’
US Navy VADM Rick Cheeseman said the service’s recruiting numbers have rebounded “significantly,” but they still fall short of the boot camp goal, which was to sign up 40,600 recruits by the end of the month. The Navy will be about 5,000 sailors short of the target to get all recruits into the 10-week training course by the end of the fiscal year.
Leonardtown First Friday Art Walk
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! Come to town September 6 for a fun day of shopping, dining, and exploring.
Closings for Labor Day Holiday
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules September 3.
Free Mulch Available at St. Andrew’s Landfill
Free mulch is available to St. Mary’s County residents to pick up from the St. Andrew’s Landfill.
St. Mary’s Goes Purple to Host Annual Walk for Recovery
The St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery will be held from 9am to noon Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Leonardtown.
Sept. 6-7 Fall Auction @ Flat Iron Farm
A two-day consignment auction by Southern Maryland Auction Company is set for September 6 and 7, 2024, at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, MD. The auction starts at 8:30am both days.
More US Warships Move to Middle East
The US concentrates firepower in the Middle East to deter attacks that could lead to all-out war with Israel., positioning about 18 warships including two aircraft carriers in the region as well as an Air Force F-22 Raptor squadron and a guided-missile submarine lurking nearby.
Evening@SMART Planned Sept. 4
Join the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building for a series of presentations and discussions. The next event will be held 5 to 7pm September 4, 2024.
