The Few. The Proud. The Female F-35 Pilots
“In the military, females are outnumbered in general. It just gets narrower and narrower as you get into the pilot community and then the fighter pilot community,” says Air Force Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, that service’s first female F-35 demo pilot.
State Veteran Program Plans Virtual Job Fair
The Maryland Department of Labor Veteran Program will host a virtual job fair Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Registration is now open. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the event.
Congress’ Online All-Star Winners Announced
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced the winners of the 11th annual Member Online All-Star Competition.
Gallery-V Opens First Exhibit: ‘Quarantine Dreams’
St. Mary’s County Community Development Corp. opened its virtual Gallery-V with “Quarantine Dreams,” an exhibit that drew submissions from around the globe. The exhibit can be viewed here. St. Mary’s County Arts Council is a sponsor of the exhibit.
Limited Public Opening of St. Mary’s Libraries
St. Mary’s County Library will begin welcoming customers back into the Library buildings Monday, August 3, 2020. This initial phase of opening to the public will be limited and will maximize safety for both staff and customers.
DISA Leadership in Action Series Continues
The Defense Information Systems Agency invites those interested to experience a dynamic information-sharing program hosted in partnership with the Fort Meade Alliance. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the DISA Leadership in Action event.
County Seeks Grant to Support Homeless, Senior Populations
The St. Mary’s County commissioners have authorized a grant application for the Department of Aging & Human Services for $200,000 to fund COVID-19 related needs and services for homeless individuals in the county.
First Rotary Test on Mars Is Prepped
The 4-pound helicopter, Ingenuity, travels to Mars clutching the belly of the rover Perseverance. The atmosphere of Mars was just the start of the challenges that faced Ingenuity on its way to performing the first rotary wing test flight on Mars.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Delivers 100th Bed
St. Mary’s County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace reached a milestone as they delivered their 100th bed!
Reminder: Document Shred Event Aug. 1
The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services will hold Identity Protection Day from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, August 1, at the Department of Aging & Human Services administrative building at 41780 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown. Shredding services and medication collection will be offered.
