Space Industry Moves on Cyber Info Sharing
In the wake of recent high-profile cyber incidents that have put the spotlight on how little information sharing goes on in some industries, the space industry is moving ahead to improve security instead of waiting to be told to do so by the government,
SMECO Opens Another EV Charging Station
Another Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative EV Recharge public charging station for electric vehicles has opened in St. Mary’s County.
5th District’s Sisco Earns Public Service Award
Fifth District resident Edward Sisco was recently named a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal.
Restrictions Lifted at Vets Cemeteries
Starting Wednesday and just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the Veterans Affairs department will lift restrictions on visitors to veterans cemeteries provided they have been vaccinated against coronavirus. That means no masks and no social distancing required, and no limits on group size.
Vaccine Clinic May 25 for Lex Park Residents
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to residents of the Lexington Park/Great Mills area 9 am to noon Tuesday, May 25, at the East Run Medical Center across from Great Mills High School.
Spreading Joy at Greenwell Foundation
The Greenwell Foundation made its May Open Barn event just a little more special. Unicorns and goats helped spread joy to visitors. On tap for June: a Lexington Park Library outdoor story time.
Maritime Operations Topic of TPP/ANA Panel
The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation Pax River Squadron will host a virtual panel, “Distributed Maritime Operations: Who You Gonna Call? The Carrier Air Wing,” on May 25.
Corps Receives 60th KC-130J Super Hercules
The US Marine Corps received its 60th KC-130J aircraft in March; the aircraft includes improved navigational performance, a modernized cockpit, and other key upgrades.
MD Colleges Receive Pandemic Relief Funds
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of Maryland’s congressional delegation announced that more than $543.8 million in American Rescue Plan funding was awarded to the state’s colleges, universities, and students.
DHS Asks to Extend Border Deployment
The DoD has received a request from the Dept. Homeland Security to continue the National Guard’s border deployment into the 2022 fiscal year. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) signals support citing the influx of migrants crossing from Mexico into the United States.
