Hoyer Meets With Groups in 5th District
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met with groups in Maryland’s 5th District over the course of several days last week. Topics of discussion included environmental issues, prescription drug costs, and college affordability.
Crashed Japanese F-35 Reported Located
Although it was announced Monday that the Japanese-built F-35 that crashed into the Pacific last month had been found, the US Air Force continues to deny that it has been located.
Conference to Address PNT Solutions
Register now for The Patuxent Partnership’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing conference Tuesday, May 21, from 8 am to 2:30 pm. at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
Navy Salvage Team Joins Search for Crashed F-35A
The Japan F-35A that crashed into the Pacific Ocean about three weeks ago is believed to be lying on the ocean floor. The US 7th Fleet has sent a Navy salvage team to help find the plane.
Health Care Costs, Availability Topic of Meeting
The Charles County Health Department in White Plains, MD, hosted a roundtable discussion on health care April 24, and it was attended by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Wesley Is Keynote for Women in STEM Event
Dr. Syria Wesley, an alumna of College of Southern Maryland, will return to the La Plata Campus on May 3 to offer the keynote speech at the college’s annual Women in STEM Conference.
GAO: F-35 Supply Chain Challenges Remain
DoD has been trying for several years to improve the way it and F-35 contractor Lockheed Martin order, stockpile, and repair spare parts. But findings from a recent GAO report imply that the situation may have gotten worse.
College Exhibit Honors Art Students
The College of Southern Maryland’s annual Juried Student Exhibition is currently showing at the La Plata Campus. The exhibit will run until Wednesday, May 8. A reception and award ceremony will be held at 2:30 pm Tuesday, April 30.
Bay District Earns Class 2 ISO Rating
The Metropolitan Commission of St. Mary’s County is reminding homeowners in the area that effective March 1, 2019, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Public Protection Classification fire rating was upgraded.
Robotics Team Competing at VEX-U Championship
The College of Southern Maryland Talons competitive robotics team have packed their bags – and robots – to travel for the sixth consecutive year to compete in the 2019 VEX-U World Championship in Kentucky.
