US Builds Up Forces in the Middle East
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches Jan. 30 from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. (US Central Command photo) 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 US military buildup of warships and fighter planes near Iran mirrors the assets that the US has in the Caribbean, reports The Hill, as President Donald Trump weighs strikes against the Islamic Republic….
Open Houses in February at USCT Interpretive Center
See the US Colored Troops Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in Lexington Park during free open houses 10am to 2pm every Wednesday and Saturday in February.
New Date for Scholarship Fair Feb. 2
The St. Mary’s County Business, Education, and Community Alliance will hold a scholarship fair from 5 to 6:30pm February 2, 2026, at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, MD.
Knowledge Boxing Event to Host Ray Mercer Visit
Knowledge Boxing Center will host a special appearance on January 31 by Ray Mercer, former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. The event will begin at 3pm in Calvert County.
Sotterley Seeks History Day Projects from Students
St. Mary’s County History Day offers students in grades 4 through 12 the opportunity to enter projects that investigate pivotal moments in history, differing perspectives on those moments, and how they impacted the events that came after. The theme is “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” and the deadline to submit projects is April 18.
VFDs in Maryland Get Funds for Rural Wildfire Protection
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service is providing Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 17 counties across the state.
US Sued for Wrongful Deaths
Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October sued the federal government, calling the attack a war crime and part of an “unprecedented and manifestly unlawful US military campaign.”
Sheriff’s K-9 Teams Train with MSP Trooper 7
Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team recently participated in specialized aviation familiarization training at the Maryland State Police Trooper 7 hangar at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.
Managing SMECO Accounts from Home
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative customer care locations will remain closed today, Tuesday, January 27. Members can manage their accounts from home using one of SMECO’s many self-service options.
Stay Alert for Cold-Stunned Aquatic Wildlife
The Maryland DNR asks those visiting the Chesapeake Bay to be vigilant of sea turtles who exhibit signs of cold-stunning, a condition that causes animals to become debilitated due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.
