Arctic Domain Topic of Defense Forum
US Air Force Maj. Gen. Randy “Church” Kee will be the keynote speaker at the annual Patuxent Defense Forum sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership and the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The “The Arctic Domain: From Economics to National Security” forum will be held 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closings
The College of Southern Maryland will close for Thanksgiving break from Nov. 22-26. All campuses will resume a normal schedule Monday, Nov. 27.
Hospice Offers Compassionate Care
With support from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and other medical facilities when needed, Hospice of St. Mary’s provides compassionate care for patients and families. Diane Haderly was one of those patients.
F-22s Conduct First US Airstrikes in Afghanistan
The first US warplanes in Afghanistan arrive soon after the US military and CIA come under international investigation for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan.
Proctor to Serve on National Nursing Panel
Lori Proctor, the continuing education healthcare director at the College of Southern Maryland, has been chosen by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to serve on a standards setting panel.
Analyst: Space Corps ‘Not Dead at All’
Though the defense policy bill passed by Congress won’t create a new branch of the military dedicated to space, it does make changes that lay the groundwork for a Space Corps to become a reality in the near future. One analyst says, “This issue is not dead at all.”
Third Hackathon Set for Nov. 30
The Third Congressional Hackathon has been announced by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The event will take place 2 to 6 pm Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
Digital Integration Is Topic of Panel
Learn about the ins and outs of digital integration in the US military during an event Dec. 7, 2017, in Lexington Park. “NAVAIR Digital Integration” will be hosted by The Patuxent Partnership, the Association of Naval Aviation’s Squadron #18, and the John Glenn Squadron of the Marine Corps Aviation Association.
NAVAIR Hosts CH-53K Test Flight
NAVAIR says the CH-53K King Stallion flew a 90-minute, first-of-its-kind, orientation test flight Nov. 7 at NAS Patuxent River for an Israeli Air Force official.
Innovation Projects Honored at CSM
College of Southern Maryland professor Michelle Simpson and associate professor Dr. Cicero Fain III were honored for their innovation project, “The Integration of Charles County Schools, 1965-1968: An Oral History Project.”
