New ‘Marine One’ Readied at Pax
It’s the first new “Marine One” presidential helicopter in more than 40 years and President Joe Biden is just months away from taking his first ride in the new VH-92 taking over from the legacy VH-3D Sea King that entered service in 1976,
Naval Test Pilot School Graduates 31
The US Naval Test Pilot School held a recent graduation ceremony for Class 159. After an 11-month course of instruction for designation as Engineering Developmental Test Pilots, Test Flight Officers, and Test Engineers, 31 students received their diplomas.
Del Toro Confirmed As Next NavSec
Carlos Del Toro, a retired Navy commander and businessman, was confirmed over the weekend as the 78th secretary of the US Navy and the second Hispanic American to lead the department.
Newtowne Players to Present ‘Hamlet’
Shakespeare in the City is back! “Hamlet” performances by The Newtowne Players will be held August 12-14 and 19-21, 2021, in Historic St. Mary’s City.
NAACP Plans Back-to-School Event
The NAACP 7025 Branch is planning a back-to-school fair for Saturday, August 14, 2021, from noon to 3 pm at Lancaster Park in Lexington Park.
Navy Undersecretary Geurts to Retire
James “Hondo” Geurts, who has been acting as the undersecretary of the Navy since February, announced he will retire from government service later this month.
State Students Compete at SkillsUSA
Several students from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center were awarded medals and a number of students finished in the top 10 at this year’s SkillsUSA competition.
What’s the Hold-up With UAS?
“Unmanned aviation is a pie in need of a Solomonic cutting,” RADM Tim Heely said, introducing a panel of those claiming a legitimate share of the pie including the Federal Aviation Administration, a burgeoning marketplace, and the US military. The UAS technology is ahead of regulation and the market hasn’t yet decided how much unmanned autonomy it wants.
Hoyer Advocates for 5th District Projects
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer praised the recent House passage of H.R. 4502, a funding package of seven FY2022 appropriations bills. Funding for some 5th District projects was included in the package.
Historically Speaking Lecture Set
The next Historically Speaking program will welcome author Michael Breidenbach from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
