So. MD Community Gets Creative
Quaranzine, a collection of creative works from the community, has published its first issue online.
Supply Chain Problems Ahead for DoD
DoD must brace for long-term supply chain problems associated with trade flow disruptions, such as container ships piling up unopened at US docks. The greatest impacts will be to DoD’s second-, third-, and fourth-tier suppliers who sell primarily to the civil and consumer markets.
How to Attend a Virtual Job Fair
JobZone’s May 19, 2020, Southern Maryland job fair has moved online. The Virtual Job Fair will introduce job seekers to the mid-Atlantic region’s top employers — including defense and commercial companies, federal agencies, placement and staffing companies, colleges, and universities.
Low-Key Celebration Marks VX-20 45th Anniversary
Patuxent River’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month.
June 2 Primary: What You Need to Know
The 2020 Presidential Primary Election will be held Tuesday, June 2. Changes are being made to election procedures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The election will be conducted by mail.
Can Robot Targets Pivot to Virus Warriors?
A maker of realistically moving robot targets used in military training exercises is retrofitting some of his robots go on the offensive to kill coronavirus, scouring enclosures with ultraviolet light.
St. Mary’s Event Updates; Gift Card Program; #GivingTuesdayNow
Updates: County Announces Cancellations; Restaurant BOOST Gift Card Program Is Launched
Hoyer Will Give Virtual Address to UMD Grads
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer will deliver the commencement address to the spring 2020 University of Maryland graduates during a virtual ceremony Friday, May 22.
DoD Paring Down F-35’s Technical Issues
The Defense Department is slowly whittling down the number of F-35 technical problems with the fighter jet program’s most serious issues decreasing from 13 to seven during the past year.
SMECO Rate Reduction Takes Effect in May
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has received the OK to lower the power supply rates that customer-members pay for electric service.
