Navy Surveillance Plane Evades Chinese Fighter Jets
A Navy EP-3 surveillance plane flying in international waters in the East China Sea is surprised from behind by two Chinese fighter jets and forced to take evasive action.
Tech Transfer: SoMd on Front Line of Military’s Latest Battle
The Pax Partnership’s “Identifying Solutions to Warfighter Challenges Through Technology and Innovation” conference highlighted aspects of transferring technology into and out of the military environment, while exhibitors offered information and demonstrations.
Pax Hosts New Round of F-35 Ski-Ramp Tests
The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force has begun a second round of F-35B ski-ramp testing at NAS Patuxent River.
Message From The Cap’n … Mid July 2017
Capt. Jack Russell offers this compilation of fishing advice, waterman and weather insights, Chesapeake lore, and ordinary malarkey from the folks who keep their feet wet in the Potomac and St. Mary’s rivers.
Di Misa Appointed as CSM Trustee
James Di Misa of Charles County has been appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan to serve the College of Southern Maryland as trustee, effective July 1, 2017 through 2022. Mr. Di Misa will replace Michael L. Middleton, whose term expires June 30, 2017.
Maker’s Market Features Unique Gifts
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons is planning its next Maker’s Market from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The market is a chance to find unique and original gifts and experience the delightful arts center for free.
Problems Remain for F-35 JSF Helmet
Problems still remain for the F-35 JSF’s helmet night-vision camera. Lockheed Martin officials said Friday they are aware of the issue and working to test potential solutions. Improvements to the software are underway and will be ready for testing in the fall.
SMECO Notes ENERGY STAR Priorities
Three companies have been awarded by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative because of their outstanding achievements in building hundreds of ENERGY STAR certified new homes in Southern Maryland in the last year.
Student Athletes Given Honors at Banquet
It was an evening to recognize sportsmanship, academic achievement, and athletic excellence. Student athletes were honored for the 2016-17 season at the College of Southern Maryland’s annual athletic awards banquet held at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Center in May.
Elks Lodge 2092 Shows Its Gratitude
A donation from St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 2092 will help the sheriff’s office purchase additional canines for narcotics detection to combat the opioid epidemic in St. Mary’s County.
