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.
Hoyer Applauds Beautification Plan
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer applauded President Biden’s America the Beautiful Plan. The president wants to preserve 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030 through a whole-of-government approach and with the support of private conservation efforts.
Ramping Up US Presence in the Arctic
The US Coast Guard wants to expand its base in Seattle, as it expects to have a bigger role in the coming years as the US ramps up its presence in the Arctic region. Some of the work is already in progress — including building a fleet of at least three heavy icebreakers.
Navy Plans Virtual Meetings on DEIS
The US Navy will hold virtual public meetings May 18 and 19 regarding the Patuxent River Complex Testing and Training Activities Environmental Impact Statement.
Roanoke Gov. Paints 1st Flamingo
The first known painting of a flamingo in America is a watercolor by John White (1577-1593) who was the governor of the famous Lost Colony of Roanoke Island, Virginia, founded by his friend Sir Walter Raleigh in 1585.
Navy Day Exhibit on Display at Museum
A new exhibit at the St. Clement’s Island Museum features Navy Day items and souvenirs from past Navy Day celebrations.
Do You Qualify for a Discount on Broadband?
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer is strongly encouraging working families to check to see if they qualify for a discount on their broadband bills.
2-Day COVID Vaccine, Testing Event at Lex Park Library
A two-day, pop-up COVID-19 testing and vaccine event will be held from noon to 4 pm on Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Lexington Park Library.
Directed-Energy: Secret No Longer
Lawmakers were sworn to secrecy for five years regarding direct-energy attacks on Americans. Now members in both parties are sounding the alarm in closed-door briefings on Capitol Hill about the failure to address the episodes and properly care for the victims.
