MetCom Awards BECA Scholarship
More than $201,000 in scholarships were awarded on May 14, 2019, during the Business, Education and Community Alliance Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Dr. James A Forrest Career and Technology Center, and the Metropolitan Commission in St. Mary’s County was there to participate in the BECA program.
Event Promotes Community Conversation
Tickets are now on sale for the June 21 Choose Civility: Southern Maryland Longest Table event sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Library.
Get a Briefing From Capt. Chris Cox
Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Cox will give a briefing titled “View From Pax River NAS” on July 10, 2019, from noon to 1:30 pm.
MedStar Advice on Preparing for Summer Activities
MedStar PromptCare offers four tips to keep in mind when preparing for activities this summer. It’s important not to overdo it if you haven’t exercised much over the winter.
Celebrate Flag Day at County Ceremony
2019 Flag Day festivities, co-sponsored by the commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the commissioners of Leonardtown, will take place at 6 pm Friday, June 14.
New F-35 Deal a ‘Historic Milestone’
The DoD-Lockheed Martin deal for hundreds of new F-35s will drive the cost per airplane below $80 million for the first time. It’s being called a “historic milestone.”
Under Secretary of the Navy Headlines TPP Dinner
Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly’s remarks at The Patuxent Partnership’s annual dinner, were pointed and heartfelt. Americans need, now more than ever, to believe we are the “good guys.”
60th Commencement, 50th year for Siciliano
As the longest serving College of Southern Maryland employee, Dr. Richard Siciliano has seen many changes. To honor his long commitment to the college of more than 50 years, Dr. Siciliano was invited to be the keynote speaker for its 60th spring commencement on May 17, 2019, at the La Plata Campus.
US Presence in Persian Gulf Sends Message
US Central Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie says the threat from Iran that prompted the deployment of reinforcements to the Persian Gulf region has not diminished. But the USS Abraham Lincoln’s presence has made an important difference.
