Are Carriers Too Costly? F-35s Too Vulnerable?
HASC Chair Adam Smith acknowledges carriers are necessary as “a presence” but says smaller, unmanned platforms look to figure more prominently in the US military’s future strategies.
2 COVID Cases Close Leonardtown Library
The St. Mary’s County Library in Leonardtown will be closed until September 9 after two employees tested positive for COVID this week. The Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall branches of the library remain open.
Town Hosting Taste of St. Mary’s
Spend the afternoon Saturday, September 11, in the heart of downtown Leonardtown sampling the best dishes that local restaurants have to offer. The family fun event will have a variety of food and drinks for purchase, kid friendly activities, free entertainment, and a classic car show. The St. Mary’s Historical Society is helping to publicize the event.
Space Force: World’s 1st Digital Military Service
The head of the newest US service branch, the US Space Forces, says it is on its way to becoming the first fully digital military service in the world.
COVID-Relief Funds Available From County
St. Mary’s County recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic hardship for many businesses and has reactivated the Online Sales/Telework Grant Fund to provide relief.
New EV Charging Station Coming to Lex Park
Gov. Larry Hogan announced last week that $3.7 million in electric vehicle charging infrastructure is being awarded to 37 sites using funds from Maryland’s settlement with Volkswagen for air pollution violations. Among the locations for a public fast charging station is the Ashley Homestore at 21716 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.
Pentagon: Afghanistan Withdrawal Complete
America’s 20-year war ended as the last plane with US troop left Afghanistan at about 3:29 pm Monday.
Ways to Help the Songbirds
Federal and state wildlife officials in the mid-Atlantic region are asking people to stop feeding birds and providing water in bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.
US in Final Stages of Evacuations in Kabul
The withdrawal of Americans and other US allies is in its final stages, amid more threats of terrorism in Afghanistan. President Joe Biden said over the weekend that another terrorist attack is “highly likely.”
First Friday Sept. 3 in Leonardtown
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening. This Friday the town’s business community will be open September 3 from 5 to 8 pm.
