Message from the Cap’n — Martins Coming Home in April
The Purple Martins will begin arriving in a couple of weeks — they usually reach the nests dangling at the Cap’n’s St. George Island dock between the 10th and 13th of April. “You will know when they arrive,” the Cap’n says. “They start singing and don’t stop through the course of their stay.
Beautification Grants Awarded
Forever Maryland announced that 85 grants totaling $320,000 have been awarded toward environmental education, community cleanup, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program.
Navy Boosts Air Ops in ’23 Budget
The Navy wants to spend an additional $1.4 billion on air operations in the next year and increase flight hours. The Navy slated $10.1 billion for air operations for FY23 — up from the $8.7 billion that was enacted for FY22 — to “maximize readiness and lethality” in naval aviation.
Hoyer, McCarthy to Host Congressional Hackathon
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy have announced details of the upcoming Fourth Congressional Hackathon that will take place from 1 to 6 pm April 6, 2022, at the US Capitol.
Pax Testing, Training EIS Available for Public Viewing
The Department of the Navy has completed the final version of the Environmental Impact Statement for Testing and Training Activities in the Patuxent River Complex.
Historic DoD Budget Still Lacks Ukraine Funds
The historic DoD budget request for FY23 represents 1.5% in real growth – $773B from FY22’s $742B. It includes funds to boost technologies needed to keep pace against China, but it doesn’t account for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Sea-Air-Space Expo to Feature NAVAIR Speakers
Naval Air Systems Command will be well-represented at the annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition at National Harbor in early April.
CTSi Earns Honors for Innovative Work During Pandemic
Coherent Technical Services Inc. is being honored for its resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Budget Calls for 4.6% Pay Raise for Service Members
The White House released its fiscal 2023 budget Monday. The $733 billion spending plan calls for a 4.6% pay raise for service members, but the services would see its active-duty end strength drop. The Navy would see a decrease of about 600 personnel.
Hoyer Tours LifeStyles Facility
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer recently toured the Southern Crossing transitional housing facility and received an update on the services provided at LifeStyles of Maryland’s new location in Charles County.
