F-35 Costs Skyrocket With Upgrades
The F-35 “Block 4” upgrades will add billions more to the cost of the fighter jet: research and procurement increased by $22 billion, operation and support across six decades grew by $73 billion to $1.196 trillion.
Group Hopes to Block USDA Relocation
A group of congressional Democrats is working to stop the USDA from relocating parts of its office outside of the Washington, DC, region.
Coast Guard Performs Operations in Asia
Earlier this month, the cutter Bertholf made a port stop in Hong Kong, the first time the Coast Guard has visited the Chinese territory in 17 years.
College Implements Guided Pathways and More
The College of Southern Maryland has implemented Guided Pathways, academic innovations that make an impact in a big way by guiding students toward success and in meeting their goals.
Landmark MB&T Bank For Lease or Sale
In the heart of the “Instant City” that became Lexington Park, the historic Maryland Bank & Trust Building is in tiptop condition and available for rent or sale. The MB&T Bank Building is at the corner of Great Mills Road and S. Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, MD.
Final Deployments for P-3C Orions
The last of the US Navy’s P-3C Orions are on their final overseas deployments, reports The Drive. The patrol planes are being split between bases in Bahrain and Japan. The Navy is preparing to retire its Orions. Their replacements: P-8A Poseidons.
CSM Planning Open House Events
If attending college is in your future, here’s an opportunity to learn more about the College of Southern Maryland. CSM will offer three open houses in April.
Newtowne Players Auditions Set
Actors are invited to audition for parts in the upcoming summer performance of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” presented by The Newtowne Players.
Brick Recognition Ceremony Set April 23
The College of Southern Maryland will be recognizing the names that are being memorialized by the newest bricks at the Leonardtown Campus by hosting a Brick Recognition Ceremony at 3:30 pm April 23, 2019.
Airport Road to Close for Pipe Replacement
Workers will be replacing a drainage pipe near Airport Road starting about April 22, so the road will close for about a week.
