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.
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.
