DoD to Decentralize F-35 Program
The letter to the Pentagon announcing plans to decentralize the F35 program office came from the newly reconfigured office of the undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment. Each service running its own program is a more traditional model.
Roundtable Focuses on School Safety
School Safety was the focus of a March 28, 2018, roundtable discussion among parents, students, teachers, and school staff with Charles County Public Schools. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (Md.-5th) participated in the discussions.
Volunteers Needed for LEGO Robotics Day
The Patuxent Partnership is helping the College of Southern Maryland search for volunteers for the upcoming LEGO Robotics Competition.
F-22s Have a Failure to Communicate
What the F-22s have is a failure to communicate, with the F-35 and also the F-16 and other allied aircraft. The older fighter jet can receive communications, but cannot transmit its surveillance intelligence to the others.
TPP, SMCM & Indian Head Form Educational Partnership
The Patuxent Partnership, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head, and St. Mary’s College of Maryland form an STEM educational partnership to advance scientific research and foster academic.
Buffett Earns Navy’s Highest Civilian Award
Recording artist Jimmy Buffett was presented with the Superior Public Service Award by NavSec Richard V. Spencer for supporting the Navy and Marine Corps. It’s the highest award that can be given to a civilian not employed by the Navy. The award was presented last week during a concert at the US Naval Academy.
Pianist Roadfeldt Next in Concert Series
Pianist Holly Roadfeldt will perform at the next College of Southern Maryland Ward Virts concert. The free performance will be at 3 pm April 8 at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room at 115 J.W. Williams Road in Prince Frederick. Doors open at 2:30 pm.
29th Annual Computer Bowl Held
The 29th annual Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl was held March 17, 2018, sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Will Military Front Cost for Border Wall?
President Donald Trump and DefSec Jim Mattis have discussed the possibility that the US military front the costs for a border wall between the US and Mexico.
Ceremony Will Mark Pax River’s 75th Anniversary
NAS Patuxent River will host a 75th Anniversary Ceremony Friday, April 6, 2018, at 10 am on Pax River’s Parade Field across from the Administration Building.
