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.
Stop Buying F-35 Parts From Turkey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Pentagon to more quickly stop buying F-35 fighter jet components from Turkey. DoD’s plans to buy parts from Turkey into 2022 undercuts US pressure on the country over its purchase of the Russian S-400 Triumf air defense system, they write.
Equity Resolution Signed in Lexington Park
The sheriff, superintendent of schools, and the county health officer have joined forces to combat bias and inequity in St. Mary’s County. They formally signed an equity resolution in the new District 4 Sheriff Station in Lexington Park, MD.
House to Consider Great American Outdoors Act
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) says the House will vote on the Great American Outdoors Act at the end of July. The bill has already passed the US Senate.
US Firms Celebrate: $7.5B Foreign Military Sales
It was a happy Independence Day for American defense companies, with news approval of almost $7.5 billion in potential foreign military sales approved by the State Dept to five different countries announced Monday.
