Trump Wants Out of Afghanistan by 2020 Election
SecState Pompeo says President Trump wants troops out of Afghanistan before the 2020 election. Pompeo says “real progress” has been made with security in the area. “It won’t just be us. … we hope that overall, the need for combat forces in the region is reduced.”
Med Lab Technology Program at CSM Earns Accreditation
The College of Southern Maryland celebrated a major milestone for its Medical Laboratory Technology program. The MLT program earned its first national continuing accreditation award from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Behavioral Health Team Meets Aug. 9
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is planning a meeting of the Behavioral Health Action Team from 2 to 3:30 pm Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at the St. Mary’s County Health Department in Leonardtown. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership.
Navy Tests Cutting-Edge V-BAT Drone
The US Navy sent its expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Spearhead to sea to experiment with a number of cutting-edge technologies, including MartinUAV’s V-BAT drone. V-BAT is capable of vertical takeoff and landings while also retaining the high efficiency of a fixed-wing aircraft for long-endurance missions.
Take a Tour of UAS Test Site
The Patuxent Partnership is working with University of Maryland to host a tour of the University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site.
Purple Martins Leaving Their Nests
Purple Martins usually arrive between April 10-13, rest a bit, scout the area, and then begin nestbuilding. Now they’re leaving. Take heart, and look toward their return next year.
Task Force to Study Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used on Bases
DefSec Mark Esper signed a memo on his first full day at work establishing a task force to deal with cancer-causing chemicals found on military bases.
Carney Works Showing at Library Gallery
Works by artist Susan Liselle Carney are part of an exhibit at the Lexington Park Library that will run until Sept. 1.
Motorcade to Solomons Kicks Off Operation Patuxent
Operation Patuxent will kick off Friday evening, Aug. 2, with a mini-Rolling Thunder tribute motorcade to Solomons followed by a World War II night of remembrance and music. The motorcade will assemble in Lexington Park at 5 pm.
County Hosts Aviation Day Event
Join the St. Mary’s County commissioners in recognizing National Aviation Day during a special event, to which the public is invited, on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at 11:15 am on the lawn of the governmental center.
