Military COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
DefSec Mark Esper says the military is experiencing a lower coronavirus infection rate than the general public, though the number of positive cases continues to go up.
CFT Makes Ventilator Parts for Hospital
The Patuxent Partnership member Compendium Federal Technology LLC was recently featured on a Washington, DC-area newscast for its role in making hard-to-find ventilator parts and face shields for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Pax & Andrews Virtual Job Fair May 19
JobZone Virtual Job Fair on May 19, 2020 is focused on Southern Maryland and includes top employers across the Mid-Atlantic region, including defense and commercial companies, federal agencies, placement and staffing companies, colleges, and universities.
Gilday: MQ-4 Triton Capabilities a Game-Changer
ADM Michael Gilday praised the MQ-4 Triton during recent Senate testimony. “The capabilities that the MQ-4 brings are game-changing in terms of long-range ISR at altitude, with sensors that we haven’t had supporting the fleet before,” the admiral said. Early this year, the Triton arrived in Guam, marking a significant step toward increasing the Navy’s Western Pacific reconnaissance and surveillance capability.
Lex Park Educators Among 5 Honored
Three Lexington Park area public school employees have been recognized for their service and dedication to St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Two other SMCPS employees also were honored.
Hoyer Moves Art Competition Online
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is moving the 5th District Congressional Art Competition online. The deadline to submit entries is May 22.
Website Highlights Coronavirus Relief Legislation
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer unveiled a website sharing video statements from House Democrats on H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which recently passed the House.
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.
