Navy Conducts Shock Trials for New Carrier
During full ship shock trials Friday in the Atlantic Ocean , the US Navy triggered an explosion near the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier with a 40,000-pound bomb. The blast registered as a 3.9 magnitude earthquake.
AI at War Is Topic of Book Discussion
Registration is now open for a virtual book discussion on “AI at War” from noon to 1 pm July 14 sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.
Credits to Be Issued to SMECO Members
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s eligible active members will receive credits on their bills, and checks will be issued to eligible former members, as the company is refunding capital credits totaling nearly $6.6 million.
F-35 Office Eyes More Pilot Simulator Training
US Navy CAPT Robert Betts of the F-35 training management office said the program is looking at reducing live training hours for the fighter jets’ pilots and moving to simulators as a way to cut sustainment costs.
Change in Schedule for School Meal Program
St. Mary’s County public school system announces changes in the schedule for curbside meal distribution. Meals are available for students 18 and younger. Meals can be picked up from any participating school site even if your student attends a different school.
YMCA Report Presented to Commissioners
The YMCA Campaign Planning Study Report was recently presented to the St. Mary’s County commissioners in May.
’22 Budget Will ‘Shrink’ the Fleet
CNO ADM Mike Gilday told Congress this week that flat or declining Navy budgets ‘will definitely shrink’ the fleet, reports USNI. The Navy has for years been building toward a goal of 355 ships, but only has enough money for 300 vessels with its current budget.
Navy Takes Delivery of 1st TH-73A
The first operational TH-73A helicopter was presented to the US Navy last week at a ceremony in Philadelphia.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Begun
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and goes through Nov. 30, 2021. The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services urges residents to begin safety preparations in advance.
Military Firearms Keep Disappearing
An investigation has found that at least 1,900 US military firearms were lost or stolen during the 2010s, with some resurfacing in violent crimes.
