Officials Split Over New Cyber Legislation
Fears of cyberattacks by Russia prompted a Senate bill to create new cybersecurity requirements and standards for agencies and contractors. The CISA director praised the reporting mandate in the legislation as a critical tool for enhancing US cyber defenses. Some in the Biden administration say the bill is flawed and will make the country less safe.
Stars of the Festival — Cherry Blossoms!
The Lexington Park Arts Park will host the annual Cherry Blossom Festival from noon to 4 pm March 26, 2022.
TPP Hosting Women’s History Event
In honor of Women’s History Month, join The Patuxent Partnership and the Chesapeake Bay chapter of Women In Defense for a briefing with Susan DeGuzman on “Leadership and Empowerment of Women.”
US Postpones Ballistic Missile Test
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 Pentagon has postponed a planned test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in an effort to quell tensions with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, reports The Hill. “We did not take this decision lightly, but instead to demonstrate that we are a responsible nuclear power,” John Kirby, Pentagon spokesman, said in a DoD news release. Fighter jets from the aircraft carrier Harry S….
Do You Qualify for Free Tax Help?
LifeStyles of Maryland and the Lexington Park Library will offer free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance to those who qualify.
Castelein New PMA-202 Program Manager
CAPT Carey Castelein assumed command of Aircrew Systems program office (PMA-202) last month at Patuxent River, MD.
Karlin Leads Book Group for Veterans
A book discussion series for veterans is being led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. The Veterans Book Group meets virtually via Zoom from 10 am to noon on the first Saturday of the month.
Pax River Updates Mask Policy
Naval Air Station Patuxent River has updated its COVID-19 mask policy.
US Breaks Opens War Stockpile
During the Cold War, a program was implemented to keep equipment, gear, and rations ready. A “break-glass” type of preparation. Soldiers would only touch the stocks in case of war. The stockpile has been opened for the first time and is outfitting the US Army with thousands of vehicles and equipment pieces from Army Prepositioned Stocks-2.
TPP to Offer Training Systems Update
The Patuxent Partnership is offering an opportunity to learn about the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division mission and receive an overview on how the Central Florida Tech Grove supports NAWCTSD. The virtual event will be March 31, 2022.
