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.
Audubon Revolutionized Art of Bird Painting
John James Audubon (1785-1851), the best bird illustrator of all time, revolutionized the art of bird painting by making the birds look alive with intelligence and personality.
Sign Up for CodeRED Weather Warnings
In advance of inclement weather, St. Mary’s County residents should sign up to receive email warnings, updates, and special notices, including road closures, severe weather updates, and CodeRED Weather Warnings.
Hoyer: Pace of Recovery Is Accelerating
The 850,000 jobs created in June, including 662,000 private-sector jobs, are a testament to the success of the American Rescue Plan, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer noted with the release of the US Labor Department’s June 2021 jobs report.
