DoD Uses COVID Funds for Small-Drone Contracts
DoD’s innovation arm has issued $13.4 million in small-drone support contracts using COVID-19 funds, awarding contracts to five companies to help with “situational awareness, improve human-machine teaming, and provide engineering support.”
Tune In for St. Mary’s Meeting on Safe Return to School
St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host a virtual town hall at 4 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2020, to discuss the planning process for the return to school in fall 2020.
Fire on Navy Ship Under Investigation
Officials are investigating a fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard on Sunday that injured a dozen sailors and several civilians. The fire is believed to have stated in a cargo hold on the ship docked at Naval Base San Diego.
House Dems Step Up Online Presence
The 2020 House Democrats’ Member Online All-Star Competition is underway. The annual three-week competition for House Democrats to gain new followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and be creative in digital outreach to constituents kicked off July 8, said House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer.
Still Time: Enter DNR Photo Contest
The 17th annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest runs through Aug. 31, 2020. All winners will be featured in the department’s 2021 wall calendar and published in the fall 2020 edition of the magazine.
Lockheed Launches AM Supplier Challenge
Lockheed Martin, in partnership with the University of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Commerce, is seeking qualified suppliers with innovative additive manufacturing technology to help deliver sustainment solutions. A virtual information session is planned July 14.
Navy Has Its 1st Black Female Fighter Pilot
Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle is the Navy’s first-known Black female TACAIR pilot. She will receive her Wings of Gold later this month.
Webinar: Contributing & Connecting to Community
The smART Collaboration Working Group is planning the last webinar in its three-part series from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday, July 14. July 14 topic — Contributing & Connecting to Community in Crisis. Share your action group’s accomplishment. The series has been organized by the smART Collaboration Working Group comprised of members representing government, industry, academia, and non-profits. In response to COVID-19, self-forming teams in Southern Maryland are demonstrating the spirited collaboration and adaptive thinking that are hallmarks of innovative communities. Join the webinar that takes lessons from these teams to unleash the talent and resources of all who…
Behavioral Health Action Team Plans Online Meeting
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership has resumed its HSMP action team meetings virtually. The Behavioral Health Action Team will meet from 1 to 2 pm Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Submit Comments for July 14 County Forum
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a public forum at 6:30 pm Tuesday, July 14, in the commissioners’ meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.
