Navy’s F-35C Passes Major Milestone
The F-35C, the variant used by the US Navy passed a major milestone last week, when it achieved Initial Operational Capability, becoming the final variant of the jet to pass the requirements.
Rausch Helps Kick Off Reading Month at CSM
The St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at the College of Southern Maryland welcomed celebrity readers to celebrate National Reading Month.
Community Involvement Plan Gets an Update
The Environmental Restoration Team at Naval Air Station Patuxent River is in the process of updating the base’s Environmental Restoration Program’s Community Involvement Plan.
Register Now for Accelerated Acquistion Discussion
Online registration closes soon for the Accelerated Acquisition panel event for defense contractors March 13, hosted by Sabre Systems and The Patuxent Partnership. Sign up by noon Tuesday, March 12, and pay $15 person. After that, registration will be $25 per person.
St. Mary’s Inventor Recognized for Work
The founder of Jordan Research and Development and resident of St. Mary’s County was one of the 11 innovators from across the county who were recognized on Capitol Hill in February.
Indoor Farmers Market March 16 at Airport
It’s the last chance to check out the indoor Fly-In Farmers Market for the season at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. The market will be from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Carriers Need Lethal UAV and More to Stay Relevant
Newly released study by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments finds US carriers need new lethal unmanned aircraft and a new fighter to stay relevant.
Conservation Voters Release Scorecard
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer missed some votes due to illness last year so his score with the League of Conservation Voters’ scorecard was not as high as recent years. Still, Mr. Hoyer touted the importance of the scorecard and the league’s contribution to the state.
15 Inducted Into Nursing Honor Society
Nursing students at the College of Southern Maryland were inducted into the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society.
Congress Hears Testimony on Military Base Water Contamination
Congress hears testimony today from DoD’s deputy assistant secretary of defense for environment about water contamination on military bases. Also testifying is a former Army reservist with at least 16 relatives near Colorado Springs’ Air Force and Army installations diagnosed with cancer.
