Is Cybersecurity the National Guard’s Job?
Facing testimony of ongoing Russian tampering, including via use of social media and other online propaganda methods, including states’ electoral integrity in the upcoming midterm elections, a Senate Arms Services subcommittee discussed moving the US’s cybersecurity responsibilities to the National Guard.
Science Fair Winners to Be Honored
The Patuxent Partnership is ready to honor science fair winners at a reception on Feb. 20, 2018.
Lex Park ArtsPark Cherry Blossom Fest Set April 8
The Lex Park Arts Park will welcome visitors to its second annual Cherry Blossom Festival beginning at noon Sunday, April 8, 2018. If the weather is just right, a couple hundred cherry trees could be in full bloom.
Learn to Live Tobacco-Free
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Tobacco-Free Living Action Team, which will meet 10 to 11:30 am Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the St. Mary’s County Health Department.
BRAC Is Out of DoD’s FY19 Budget Request
The Pentagon’s FY19 budget request abandons its years-long effort to win congressional approval for a BRAC touted to save $2 billion annually.
Dual Enrollment Nights Scheduled
High school students in the region can learn more about their college options during College of Southern Maryland Dual Enrollment Nights, set for Feb. 13 and 15 at different CSM campuses.
Pax Noise Advisory: Controlled Detonation Set Feb. 14
NAS Patuxent River will conduct a single controlled detonation near the water by Fishing Point (just to the north of East Basin) between noon and 1 pm Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. There is no threat to the public of St. Mary’s or Calvert counties, but the detonation may be heard in the area and across the river on Solomons Island.
Organizational Changes Likely in Pacific Fleet
The US Navy is pressing toward a major organizational change that could strip US Pacific Fleet of some or all of its functions and consolidate that power under US Fleet Forces Command on the East Coast.
Children’s Theatre Presents ‘Amazing Grace’
“Amazing Grace” will be performed by the College of Southern Maryland Children’s Theatre on the La Plata Campus. Shows will be Feb. 16 and 17, 2018.
RADM Gordon Peters New Boss at NAVAIR
RADM Gordon Peters will be the new boss of Naval Air Systems Command. He replaces VADM Paul Grosklags as the top officer at NAVAIR. Also at NAVAIR, RADM Brian Corey will replace RADM Mark Darrah as the program executive officer for unmanned aviation and strike weapons.
