Wind Turbines Near Military Installations Face More Opposition
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to curb installation of wind turbines near military installations, while in Kansas a bill has been filed to limit tax incentives for wind energy projects that encroach on military airspace surrounding Sheppard Air Force Base.
More Millennials See Themselves as Home Buyers
Millennials are gaining traction as potential home buyers. For those ready to explore first-time home ownership, Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. in California, MD, stands ready to help.
SMHEC Cinema Series Features ‘Theeb’
The Fall 2016 World Cinema Series is being presented at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, MD. There is free admission to the series. Showing at 6:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 8, will be “Theeb” by director Naji Abu Nowar.
DoD & White House Finally Quit Buying Russian Helos
The purchases of Russian Mi-17 helicopters for Afghanistan evaded economic sanctions on Russia. The $11.6 billion supplemental defense budget reportedly includes $264 million for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
TPP/ANA Briefing: Air Wing-Ship Integration and Interoperability
The TPP/ANA briefing on Air Wing-Ship Integration and Interoperabilitywill be held at a new venue — Bay District Volunteer Fire Department — Dec. 7, 2016 .
Maker’s Market a Must for Shoppers
There’s still time for some great holiday shopping. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center’s Maker’s Market will be held from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.
Sailors’ Personal Data Stolen
The personal data of more than 130,000 sailors in a re-enlistment approval database was stolen from a contractor’s laptop. The Navy said that a computer supporting a Navy contract was “compromised,” and that the names and Social Security numbers of 134,386 current and former sailors were accessed by unknown persons.
CSM Named Military Friendly for 3rd Year
For the third year in a row, the College of Southern Maryland has earned the Military Friendly School designation from Victory Media. The designation recognizes schools that are top-tier educational institutions providing the best opportunities for military service members and their spouses.
Garden in Lights Returns to AMG Dec. 2
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons has released its schedule for Annmarie Garden in Lights for the 2016 holiday season. The event runs from Dec. 2 until Jan. 1. However, the park will be closed Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 24, and 25.
What High-Tech Helmet Brings to Fleet
The advancements featured in the F-35’s Generation III helmet also have been undergoing testing while the F-35 Lightning II is in its shipboard phase on the USS America. The helmet’s ground-breaking technology equips the pilot with mission-critical information on the helmet’s visor, among other features.
