Congress Wants Details of Afghan Strategy
Appearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee this week, DefSec James Mattis described the US’ Afghanistan strategy as “R4+S” — “regionalize, realign, reinforce, reconcile, and sustain.”
Jazz Quartet Kicks Off Recital Series
The Bruce Swaim Jazz Quartet will kick off the Benny C. Morgan Recital Series at 3 pm Oct. 7 at the College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus.
DoD Steps Up Efforts to Retain Technical Edge
The Pentagon is stepping up new efforts to rapidly integrate more commercial technology in DoD areas such as data infrastructure and management, cybersecurity, and machine learning. Deputy DefSec Patrick Shanahan says retaining a technical edge is paramount.
St. Mary’s Airport Open House Oct. 7
There will be something for everyone at the St. Mary’s Airport Open House from 10 am to 4 pm Oct. 7, 2017 — demonstrations and displays of airplanes and drones; STEM activities, robotics, a kids corner with balsa airplane races, food from Linda’s On the Go, and more.
Cyber Workshop for Managers Planned
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center will present a workshop for managers focusing on cyber-attacks on corporations and critical infrastructure from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Oct. 17, 2017.
Diversity Executive Director Hired at CSM
Dr. Carmen Phelps has been hired by the College of Southern Maryland as the new executive director of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
Report: Captain at Fault in El Faro Sinking
A Coast Guard report says the primary cause of the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, which killed all 33 aboard, was the captain underestimating the strength of a hurricane and overestimating the ship’s strength.
SlackWater: When Electricity Came to St. Mary’s
The SlackWater Center examines rural electrification and the changes it brought to Southern Maryland households.
Vendors Sought for Bluegrass for Hospice
Bluegrass for Hospice-2017 is seeking vendors for this year’s event. The concert will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, Maryland. The event will run from noon until 8 pm and will feature bluegrass music all day with door prizes and a silent auction. Interested vendors may request a vendor application by calling 301-737-3004.
Cobb Island Receives Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS receive a $217,715 firefighter grant as Congressman Steny H. Hoyer moves, with bilateral support, to reauthorize and increase funding to the federal grant programs. Re-authorization details here.
