America Mourns Passing of President Bush
Americans have begun saying goodbye to former President George H.W. Bush as his body arrived in Washington, DC, for public viewing in the US Capitol Rotunda.
Matin Family Creates Memorial Endowment
Charles County’s Matin Family has created a memorial scholarship endowment at the College of Southern Maryland.
Session Topic: ITAR Export Compliance
The Patuxent Partnership, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Commerce, will offer the ITAR/EAR Compliance Program from 9 am to noon Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at the Precise Conference Center in Lexington Park.
DoD Wants More F-35s in the Air
It’s a tall order from DefSec Jim Mattis, but the US needs more F-35s in the air. Ellen Lord, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, says they’ll get it done.
Hoyer Honored by Majority Leader Election
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) was elected by acclamation as majority leader of the House of Representatives on Nov. 28, 2018.
Connections Reading Set for Dec. 7
People who have contributed to the latest College of Southern Maryland Connections literary magazine will be reading their work during a presentation at 7:30 pm Dec. 7, 2018, at the college’s La Plata Campus.
TPP/ANA/MCAA Panel to Discuss Marine Air
Join The Patuxent Partnership on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum for the TPP-ANA-MCAA panel, “Marine Air: The Sea-Based Inside Force.”
Annapolis Delegation, Commissioners Plan Hearing
St. Mary’s County citizens are encouraged to attend a joint meeting of the St. Mary’s County legislative delegation to Annapolis and the St. Mary’s County commissioners at 6 pm Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Leonardtown.
Call for Workshop Proposals for STEM-ING
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and The Patuxent Partnership will host the annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – Inspiring the Next Generation event on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Boeing 737 Safety System Implicated in Crash
Pilots repeatedly fought to override an automatic safety system installed in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane before the plane hurtled nose-first into the Java Sea.