Navy Eliminates Office Overseeing Warfare UAVs
The Navy’s Office of Unmanned Warfare Systems has been eliminated, and its functions are being distributed to other offices. OPNAV N99 was set up less than two years ago to oversee the warfare development of UAVs by then-NavSec Ray Mabus.
Hoyer: Fight to Ensure Equality for All
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer urged Americans to remember all of the people who have fought for justice and equality as we celebrate Black History Month.
Slater Recognized by National Safety Council
Austin J. Slater, president and CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, has been recognized by the National Safety Council as a CEO Who “Gets It” for 2017. The NSC finds safety leaders each year and recognizes their actions because they demonstrate a personal commitment of first creating and then sustaining a culture of health and safety in the workplace.
Learn About Dual Enrollment at CSM
Parents of high school students are invited to attend the College of Southern Maryland’s Dual Enrollment Parent Nights coming up the next few weeks. Each of the college’s three campuses will offer a Parent Night.
Meet New SBDC Business Consultant
A Small Business Development Center open house will be held from 10 am to 4 pm Thursday, Feb. 16, in Leonardtown. Wynne Briscoe, the newest SBDC business consultant for St. Mary’s County, will be introduced.
Community Wellness Day Set at Park
The Minority Outreach Coalition, supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, is planning a Community Wellness Day for Feb. 11. The location is set for the Loffler Senior Activity at Chancellor’s Run Park at 21905 Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills.
Students Show Off Math Skills
The 23rd annual regional MATHCOUNTS competition Feb. 4 challenged more than 230 students from 24 schools throughout Southern Maryland to test their math skills.
Winter Driving Tips Offered
The College of Southern Maryland offers a one-day class, Drive2Survive, to help drivers of any age and level learn how to drive in adverse weather and how to better avoid a collision in any circumstance.
AMG Offers Metalsmithing Workshop
Learn the art of metalsmithing during a Twinkle Twist Bracelets: A Metalsmithing Workshop at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center from 1 to 3 pm Feb. 12.
Army & Air Force Team Up to Support BRAC
The vice chiefs of the Army and Air Force threw their support behind another round of base closures as a way to save money that could be used for other military needs.
