Message From the Captain Aug. 2017
Chesapeake Bay migrant birds are packing up and some are heading out as the autumn approaches, which also means the fish are hitting. The Cap’n reports on the details here.
Poseidon & Triton: Welcome to the Family
The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation will host a panel, Poseidon & Triton: Welcome to the Family, from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017.
HEAL Action Team to Meet Aug. 23
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital supports the HEAL Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at Health Connections at the hospital in Leonardtown.
Japan Struggles to Accept Osprey Role After Recent Crash
Despite strong local concerns about the safety of the US V-22 Ospreys at Okinawa, the Japanese Defense Ministry describes the aircraft as imperative for Japan’s defense.
MetCom Internship Program Enjoys Success
Five interns have been spending their time outside of class getting real-world experience in the working world at the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission.
Is US Really Ready to ‘Fight Tonight’?
The US national security adviser says the US is taking action to resolve the nuclear threat from North Korea without resorting to military action, adding that the administration is prepared to deal militarily if necessary. Despite some challenges, the bomber fleet is ready, an Air Force official said.
CSM Grows Innovation, Tech Opportunities
The College of Southern Maryland, along with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, College Park, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce, have endowed $8.6 million in three new research professorships.
Nurses, Respiratory Therapists Sought by MedStar
The medical field is always looking for great people with great training. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is no exception. The hospital is planning a job fair to find some of those people from 3 to 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 14. Nurses, nurse technicians, and respiratory therapists are the most sought-after professionals at this fair.
SMECO Hopes for Reduced Rates Again
SMECO submitted a filing with the Maryland Public Service Commission on Aug 1, 2017, to reduce Distribution Service charges.
Corps Orders Aircraft Safety Reviews
Marines order all aviation units to stand down for safety reviews; 19 Marines have died in two aircraft crashes since July 10.
