Preserved Flattop Opens to the Public
A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Dec. 9 at 2 pm to celebrate completion of the preservation and opening of the interior for public use, serving as the United States Colored Troops Memorial Interpretive Center for St. Mary’s County.
Shipboard Laser Weapons Advance
Shipboard laser weapons move closer to deployment after recent successful testing but the system is still in the experimental phase.
First UAS Test Flight a Success
The UMd Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site successfully launched its first Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle Dec. 5 from its partner airfield in Crisfield, MD.
MetCom Clarifies Rates
Recent remarks and reports concerning a Rate Study prepared for the Metropolitan Commission are incorrect and clarified here.
UCLASS Funding Restricted
Funding restrictions for the planned Navy UCLASS program are specified in the 2015 compromise defense bill over design and mission concerns.
Military Night at Annmarie Garden
Annmarie Garden in Lights and CSM are sponsoring Military Night. 6-9 pm, Dec. 16, with free admission for any active military personnel and their immediate family.
MD Antique Center Holiday Open House
Dec. 6, good food, door prizes, special sales, Christmas decorations, a few of the treasurers are pictured here.
SMECO Raises Funds for Wounded Warriors
SMECO employees held two fund raising events and donated $36,470 to the Wounded Warrior Project.
NDAA Deal Reduces Benefits
The pay and benefits cuts were backed by both the DoD and White House in an effort to slow the growth of personnel costs.
