Two Squadrons at Pax Earn Safety Awards
The US Naval Test Pilot School and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 received a Safety “S” for earning the 2020 Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award last month.
Navy Makes Changes to Basic Training
The US Navy is revamping its boot camp basics to include 10 weeks of training instead of eight and adding more mentorship, life skills, and personal and professional development portions to the curriculum.
Forrest Center to Host Tech Expo Jan. 20
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center will host its 22nd annual Forrest Center Tech Expo on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the program.
Staff Changes in Hoyer’s Office
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced staff changes in his office. Katie Grant Drew, longtime communications director and senior adviser, has left to pursue an opportunity off Capitol Hill. National Press Secretary Margaret Mulkerrin has been promoted to communications director.
Israel to Purchase 12 CH-53K Helicopters
The Israeli Air Force will purchase 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters at the price of $2 billion. Negotiations are said to have taken place over the last several years.
Artists Sought to Paint Benches at Art Park
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council is putting out a call for artists to create whimsical park benches in Lexington Park.
TPP: Staying United Across COVID Impacts
“Staying United Across COVID-19 Impacts” is the topic of The Patuxent Partnership’s next virtual program January 11. The event will include a briefing with Melvin Brennan, chief executive officer of the United Way of Southern Maryland.
SMECO: Power Restoration to Be Completed Friday
As of 2:30 pm Friday, January 7, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has nearly all of its crews and contractors working in the Nanjemoy, Grayton, and Indian Head areas of Charles County. SMECO expects to have “everyone’s power restored tonight.”
Hoyer: Proud to Serve MD’s 5th Families
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s message to his 5th District constituents for the New Year.
County to Hold Public Forum Jan. 11
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host a public forum at 6:30 pm Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Leonardtown.
