Will Women Register for the Draft in FY22?
In addition to wanting more equipment for all services, the Senate Armed Services Committee would like women to begin registering, as to men, for the possibility of a future draft. Currently the US has an all-voluntary military, but almost all male US citizens and immigrants between 18 and 25 must register with the US Selective Service System.
Hoyer Supports Funding for Local Projects
Funding for Southern Maryland projects has been included in several of the fiscal 2022 appropriations bills that advanced out of a House committee earlier this month, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Entries Sought for DNR Photo Contest
Calling all shutterbugs! The 18th annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest is accepting entries through August 5, 2021.
Greenwell Foundation Has Programs for Vets
Being close to Naval Air Station Patuxent River puts the Greenwell Foundation in a position to reach out to local service members, both active and veterans alike, to offer nature-based therapeutic and recreational programming.
Navy Implements New Fire Safety Practices
VADM Roy Kitchener said he is encouraged by new fire safety protocols for ships undergoing maintenance in port. He said among the changes the Navy has invested in fire detection systems and added industrial-environment safety training at surface officer school.
Reminder: UAS Safety Talk Is July 27
Join The Patuxent Partnership for a panel discussion on unmanned aircraft systems safety from 11 am to 12:30 pm July 27.
LSM Names Board Members for 2021-22
Leadership Southern Maryland confirmed its board of directors for 2021-2022 at its June board meeting.
Tech Bridge Lecture Series Continues
The Naval X Southern Maryland and the Capital Region Tech Bridge university tech lecture series continues at 1 pm August 25, 2021.
Proposed 2.7% Pay Raise for DoD Civilians & Troops
The Senate Armed Services Committee has joined the Biden administration and House leaders supporting a 2.7% DoD pay hike for troops and civilians in 2022.
Rabid Fox Caught in Lexington Park
The St. Mary’s County Health Department reports that a fox captured near Hilton Drive in the Lexington Park area has tested positive for rabies.
