Navy Admonished to Fix Pilot Hypoxia Issues
The House Armed Services Committee tells the Navy to “fix” physiological issues facing fighter jet pilots and student pilots. Hypoxia incidents have been increasing in Navy aircraft over the past decade.
LSM Class Visits MedStar St. Mary’s
Members of the current class of Leadership Southern Maryland visited MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on Jan. 18, 2018. The LSM class members are part of an educational leadership program for executives in the region.
Great Mills CyberPatriots Compete
Seven teams from Great Mills High School competed in the Maryland State CyberPatriots competition on Jan. 19, 2018, with support from The Patuxent Partnership.
Problems Aside, DoD Plans for More F-35s
Pentagon seeks to spend $10.7 billion more on F-35s in FY19, despite persistent problems. DoD plans to put 77 more joint strike fighters their FY19 budget plan, which is due out next week.
Fleming Is New Chamber President
Dr. Richard B. Fleming, former dean of the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus, has been named as the president and CEO of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce.
Engineering Students Donate to CSM
Engineering students at the University of Maryland, who got their start at the College of Southern Maryland, have turned recent successes into a donation to their alma mater.
Japan’s Air Force Deploys First F-35
The Japanese air force has deployed its first operational F-35 at Misawa Air Base.
Hoyer Discusses Funding Bills With Contractors
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer visited with federal contractors and local business leaders from the Maryland Space Business Roundtable and the Goddard Contractors Association on Feb. The group discussed the negative impact short-term government funding bills have on the ability of contractors to efficiently plan and serve the government.
Pax Welcomes 1st Italian-Built F-35B
The first F-35B assembled outside of the US landed at NAS Patuxent River last week after completing a transatlantic flight from Cameri Air Base in Italy.
Behavioral Health Team to Meet Feb. 9
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is planning a meeting of the Behavioral Health Action Team from 2 to 3:30 pm Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at the St. Mary’s County Health Department in Leonardtown.
