Help Wanted: Naval Flight Officers
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. The Navy is offering a $120,000 retention bonus for select naval flight officers with command experience in “primary warfighting missions” to remain on active duty for three more years, reports Military Times. The call for commanders screened for “aviation milestone command” to remain on active duty was released last week: 2026 TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVE AVIATION COMMAND RETENTION BONUS. All six crew…
Register for Spring & Summer Junior Historian Program
The Junior Historian Program at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum invites children ages 7 to 12 to discover local history and the outdoors through fun, hands-on activities. The program runs during spring and summer breaks for four days per session, with three hours of activities each day, blending outdoor exploration with interactive history lessons.
Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 10 to 11am.
R&P Honors Youth League Basketball Players
Nearly 30 players in the R&P Youth Basketball League were honored with 2026 Will Smith Leadership Awards in a ceremony at Great Mills High School.
Meet Wala Blegay March 17, 1st Missionary Baptist
Wala Blegay is running for Democratic nomination for Maryland 5th District’s congressional seat, currently held by Congressman Steny Hoyer who will be retiring at the end of this term. She will be in St. Mary’s County, March 17, at 7 PM at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Lane, to meet with Southern Marylanders.
Zoning Requests Due March 31 for New Land Plan
St. Mary’s County residents who wish to request a change to their property’s proposed land use designation as part of the St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan update may now submit a formal request through St. Mary’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management. www.stmaryscountymd.gov/LUGM.
Local Gymnasts Compete at Excalibur Cup, East Coast Classic
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy enjoyed successful performances by its USAG Team gymnasts at two recent events–the Excalibur Cup in Virginia Beach, VA, and the East Coast Classic in Laurel.
Golden Dome Price Tag Spikes
The Golden Dome’s official projected price tag just jumped $10 billion reaching $185 billion, according to GEN Michael Guetlein, the Space Force officer in charge of the sprawling missile defense project. Experts say the real cost is likely to be far, far more.
Apply Now for UROC Internships
The University of Maryland UAS Research and Operations Center is accepting applications for its summer 2026 internship program.
Why Not Schedule a Thermostat Upgrade?
All active Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative residential members can participate in Switch2Earn to get up to $100 their first year with a new smart thermostat installed and connected to their home Wi-Fi network—at no additional cost.
