Congress Backs Trump’s Warning Against Huawei
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi backs President Donald Trump’s warning to European allies against Chinese telecom giant Huawei building their 5G communication network. DefSec Mark Esper tells allies, using Huawei can risk their security ties with the US.
Hoyer Supports Museum Dedicated to Women’s History
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer spoke recently at a press event in support of a National Women’s History Museum to be built on the National Mall.
Postponed: Join Young Professionals for After-Hours Event
The Patuxent Partnership is among some local organizations hosting an evening event March 20 to bring together the region’s young professionals.
Navy Wants to Scrap 4 Littoral Combat Ships
The US Navy wants to scrap four of its Littoral Combat Ships which it says are already so outdated they can’t be even be used for training anymore.
Rusty Pilot Update Draws 50 Pilots
If all of aviation got together to compose a shared recruitment poster it might be a Rusty Pilot. St. Mary’s Regional Airport offers some ways to get current and fly again. Expect more programming to get your license, maintain your credentials, and refresh them at the airport. The next training session is slated for March 14.
Students Earn UAS Pilot’s License
Three aviation technology students at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown, MD, recently earned their Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems remote pilot license.
St. Mary’s Govt. Presidents’ Day Schedule
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
MCAA John Glenn Squadron Honors Test Pilot Thayer
Marine Corps Aviation Administration John Glenn Squadron, located at NAS Patuxent River, MD, honored Maj. Nathaniel Thayer as the Test Pilot of the Year.
County Seeking Members for Solar Task Force
The St. Mary’s County commissioners are seeking five volunteers for a solar task force. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 18.
Feb. 27 Dahlgren Job Fair @ Mary Washington Campus
JobZone opens its 2020 career fairs at the University of Mary Washington, Dahlgren Campus, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, from 3 to 7 pm. All job seekers are invited to attend the Dahlgren job fair.
