DoD Reassessing Mideast Involvement
The Pentagon sets about to review troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq after the recent reduction of US troops, investigate a Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia and an additional two airfields in the kingdom amid heightened tensions with Iran, and conduct joint, and holding live-fire training exercises for US and the United Arab Emirates forces, in the UAE,
Phone Support Available for COVID Vaccine Registration
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is offering assistance with COVID-19 vaccine appointment registration over the phone for residents who are eligible for the vaccine based on current local criteria.
Pax Readies for Anti-Terrorism Exercise
NAS Patuxent River and other naval installations in the National Capital Region will participate in an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise Feb. 1-12, 2021.
Global Effort Addresses Shipping Crisis
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of seafarers are stranded working aboard ships and unable to be relieved. Over 300 entities signed the Neptune Declaration to keep global supply chains functioning and recognize seafarers as key workers with priority access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Hoyer: Biden Executive Orders ‘a Needed Step’
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer praised President Joe Biden’s first round of executive orders as “immediate and necessary action to address the major challenges facing our nation – from the COVID-19 crisis to the economic crisis, the climate crisis, and the crisis of racial injustice.”
TPP Virtual Events on Tap for February
The Patuxent Partnership is gearing up for a busy February. Four virtual events are being planned.
New Commandant at Naval Academy
COL James “J.P.” McDonough III will be the next commandant at the US Naval Academy. The Marine Corps artillery officer was a 1994 graduate of the academy.
New Action Teams to Address Health Issues
As the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership moves into the New Year it is excited to announce four new action teams — the Environmental Health Action Team, the Behavioral Health Action Team, the Chronic Disease Action Team, and the Violence, Injury, and Trauma Action Team.
At DoD, a History-Making Confirmation
Retired US Army GEN Lloyd Austin made history Friday by becoming America’s first Black secretary of defense. In his Day One Message to the Force he said he was “proud to be back on your team.”
Join In for a Fun Night of Trivia
TechPort UAS business incubator and St. Mary’s Young Professionals are inviting the community to join them for a fun night of trivia. The virtual event will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.
