Meet the Rebranded F-16 Fighting Falcon
Lockheed Martin has announced a fighter jet it calls the F-21. The single-seat fighter comes with missiles, modern sensors, and can engage in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The rebranding appears to be more about opportunities for industrial cooperation in India, than technological enhancements.
Reception for Science Fair Winners Rescheduled
The Patuxent Partnership and the Southern Maryland chapter of International Council on Systems Engineering invite the public to join them at 5 pm Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at Great Mills High School, to recognize the winners of the St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair. The event had originally been scheduled for Feb. 20 but schools were closed that day due to the weather.
GM Pool to Host Mardi Gras Party
If celebrating Mardi Gras while perfectly dry seems boring, St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks has a solution. The department is planning a Mardi Gras Pool Party from 6 to 9 pm Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Great Mills Swimming Pool.
Hoyer Visits With Douglass Descendant
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met recently with Ken Morris, the great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass.
CTI Opens New Headquarters at St. Mary’s Airport
Chesapeake Technology International, or CTI, is a local advanced technology engineering corporation is moving its headquarters to St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. St. Mary’s Airport is celebrating its 50th year in operation with innovations and enhancements developed by S. Hunt Aero.
Ground Broken for Veterans Clinic
The ground has been broken for the new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. On Feb. 19, 2019, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered brief remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Veterans Clinic.
Trump Gives Space Force to the Air Force
Trump places the Space Force under the Air Force, although technically Congress needs to approve a sixth military branch.
Panel Highlights Accelerated Acquisition
Accelerated Acquisition for defense contractors is the topic of a panel event on March 13, hosted by Sabre Systems and The Patuxent Partnership.
CSM Event Will Introduce Engineering to Girls
A program at the College of Southern Maryland on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, will introduce young girls to the many career opportunities in the science and technology fields.
Private Spacecraft Heads to the Moon
The first privately funded spacecraft is scheduled to launch Thursday from Florida to the moon. The aircraft is propelled by a Falcon rocket from Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX.
