Ground Broken for Veterans Clinic
The ground has been broken for the new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. On Feb. 19, 2019, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered brief remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Veterans Clinic.
Trump Gives Space Force to the Air Force
Trump places the Space Force under the Air Force, although technically Congress needs to approve a sixth military branch.
Panel Highlights Accelerated Acquisition
Accelerated Acquisition for defense contractors is the topic of a panel event on March 13, hosted by Sabre Systems and The Patuxent Partnership.
CSM Event Will Introduce Engineering to Girls
A program at the College of Southern Maryland on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, will introduce young girls to the many career opportunities in the science and technology fields.
Private Spacecraft Heads to the Moon
The first privately funded spacecraft is scheduled to launch Thursday from Florida to the moon. The aircraft is propelled by a Falcon rocket from Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX.
A Day for Women’s Wellness
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown will again host its annual Women’s Wellness Day on Feb. 23, 2019, celebrating the hospital’s dedication to the health of women in St. Mary’s County and the surrounding region.
Fairness Act Focuses on Federal Pay
Congress, led by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, passed the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 in early February, which aims to bring the 2019 cost-of-living adjustment for civilian federal employees in line with the cost-of-living adjustment given to members of the military.
Navy Commissions Newest Warship
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. The US Navy’s newest Independence-class littoral combat ship was commissioned Saturday, reports Navy Times. The LCS bears the name of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s second-largest city. Vice President Mike Pence, speaking at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, said that the US “will not stand idly by” if Turkey goes ahead with plans to purchase a Russian S-400 missile defense system, reports Military Times. British DefSec…
Harman to Speak on Small Business
Emily Harman, SES director of the Office of Small Business Programs, Department of the Navy, will be the featured speaker at an event observing Women’s History Month and hosted by The Patuxent Partnership.
Flutist Wright to Perform for Benny Morgan Series
Flute player Keith Wright will perform for the College of Southern Maryland’s Benny Morgan Series on Feb. 23, 2019, at 3 pm.
