Free Pesticide Container Recycling Offered
The Maryland Department of Agriculture sponsors a summer collection program for high density polyethylene pesticide containers for farmers, pesticide applicators, and others who wish to dispose of plastic pesticide containers properly.
Public Health Workers Honored
St. Mary’s County Health Department honored its team members for exceptional courage and service in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and for ongoing efforts to advance agency performance.
Sailors Fault Navy Culture for Failures
It’s the leadership, according to a lawmakers survey finding 94% of sailors connect “damaging operational failures” in the Navy to its culture, in a study, titled “A Report on the Fighting Culture of the United States Navy Surface Fleet.”
Book Discussion Set on ‘AI at War’
There is still time to register for a virtual book discussion on “AI at War” on July 14, sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.
Somerville New VX-23 Commander
CAPT Elizabeth “Lizard” Somerville took command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 during a change of command ceremony at NAS Patuxent River.
Defense Revenues Up 5% Over Last Year
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the defense industry saw a gain in revenues in 2020. Defense revenues recorded in this year’s Defense News Top 100 list totaled $551 billion, up about 5% from $524 billion for fiscal 2019.
Students Earn Service Academy Appts.
Twelve Fifth District students have been appointed to the US service academies. The students were nominated by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Garden Project Honors Essential Workers
The St. Mary’s County Health Department welcomed the renovation of the health department courtyard garden at its main office in Leonardtown.
IG: Security Issues With Military 3D Printing
A July 1 DoD Inspector General’s report finds the military is not doing enough to secure its 3D printing technology. The report says that service members are miscategorizing the military’s additive manufacturing programs and leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Got LEGOs? Build a Lighthouse
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum has a challenge for LEGO enthusiasts. Create a lighthouse utilizing LEGO bricks and enter it in a competition honoring the lighthouse’s 185th anniversary.
