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.
TPP Gets Tour of RoboBees’ New Hive
The Patuxent Partnership board members recently toured the new Hive, home of growingSTEMS and the RoboBees, in Hollywood.
Navy Training Jets Collide: NAS Kingsville
Two T-45 Goshawks collided in mid-air over over Ricardo, TX. One landed safely at NAS Kingsville, the instructor and student ejected from the second aircraft, the instructor reported only minor injuries.
Commissioners to Hold Forum May 25
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host a public forum at 6:30 pm Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown.
How Women Achieve ‘Authentic Success’
On top of everything else, more than 2.2 million women have left the workplace as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A panel of women share with others how they have learned to navigate the challenges women face in the workplace and how to not only succeed, but how to achieve “authentic success.”
NAS Pax River Updates Mask Requirements
Fully vaccinated Defense Department personnel (two weeks beyond final dose) are no longer required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors at DoD facilities.
Cyber Chief: Mission Force Needs to Grow
GEN Paul Nakasone, head of the US Cyber Command, hinted last week at a House subcommittee hearing that he believes his cyber force could soon see a growth in personnel.
