Amid Spring Disasters, Military Preps for Hurricane Season
Amid a busy spring responding to flooding and tornadoes in the Midwest, the National Guard is gearing up for hurricane season, which officially kicked off Saturday and will last until the end of November. Last year’s hurricanes were particularly destructive for some of the military’s most critical bases.
Students Win Accolades for Vehicle Theft PSA
Nine students at the College of Southern Maryland have won accolades and prize money for their production of public service announcements about preventing vehicle theft.
5th District Educators Honored at Luncheon
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer recognized outstanding educators in Maryland’s 5th District on May 24 at a luncheon in Upper Marlboro.
Carriers to Return to Steam Catapult Systems
President Trump has ordered that carriers go back to steam catapult systems for launching aircraft, a move that could cost billions and reduce the ships’ capabilities.
UAS Delivers Donor Kidney in History-Making Flight
History was made recently when a University of Maryland UAS delivered a donor kidney to surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore for transplantation. The testing and prep work for the flight was conducted at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport at the university’s unmanned aircraft test site.
Merranko Muses on Teachable Moments
Dr. Sarah E. Merranko, president of the Faculty Senate at the College of Southern Maryland, was one of the key speakers at the 60th spring commencement ceremonies at CSM’s La Plata Campus on May 17, 2019.
FDR Boulevard Project Moving Ahead
The commissioners of St. Mary’s County and St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission have signed a Memorandum of Agreement that will increase efficiency and enhance collaborative efforts between MetCom construction work and Department of Public Works and Transportation’s roadway construction for the FDR Boulevard Project Phase 3.
RADM Sohl to Speak at Naval Aviation Panel
RADM Paul “L.J.” Sohl, commander of the Operational Test and Evaluation Force, will be the speaker during a panel titled Execution and Test of Innovative Naval Aviation Programs, hosted by The Patuxent Partnership. The event will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2019, from 5 to 7 pm at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park.
Four Seniors Get Scholarships From SMECO
Four high school seniors have been awarded scholarships from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Increase Lacrosse Skills at CSM Prospect Day
Male lacrosse players across the region are invited to increase their lacrosse skills at the LAX Prospect Day at College of Southern Maryland on June 15.
