Multi-domain Warfare: Name of the Game
Aerial combat is now truly 3-D, as multi-domain warfare adds new dimensions.
Last P-3C Orion Leaves Pax for Aviation Boneyard
The last P-3C Orion at Naval Air Station Patuxent River is headed to the aviation boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
Bridging the Gap in a Multigenerational Workforce
In 2015, the Pew Research Center concluded that Millennials had surpassed Gen X-ers as the largest generation in the US labor force. This information raised questions and concerns for older generations about communication styles, values, and structure at The Patuxent Partnership’s latest panel discussion.
SMECO, MedStar Awarded for Wellness
Two local businesses have been recognized for their wellness efforts. In June, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital were honored by Van Mitchell, secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, for their excellent accomplishments in work-site health promotion.
Hewitt’s ‘Banquet Years’ Opens Kay Daugherty Gallery
Painter, sculptor, and printmaker Charlie Hewitt graduated from Great Mills High School and spent formative years in St. Mary’s County, MD. His work will be shown in the new Kay Daugherty Gallery at Annmarie Garden beginning Aug. 12. “The Banquet Years” runs through Sept. 25.
Has F-35 JSF Turned a Corner?
The US Air Force declared its first squadron of F-35As ready for battle last week. The JSF was declared operational by the Marine Corps in July 2015; and the Navy aims for February 2019. The F-35 Lightning II might have finally turned a corner, overcoming the technical problems that have plagued its readiness to serve.
TPP to Present Big Data Symposium
The Patuxent Partnership will hold a Big Data Symposium from 8 am to 4 pm Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Teens Learn Stained Glass at Annmarie
Teenagers who want to learn a craft, a skill, and an art all at the same time should come to the Teen Stained Glass Workshop at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons.
SMECO: Avoid Payment Scammers
Criminals are always finding ways to target new victims, and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is warning its customer-members to be on the lookout for a new round of scammers. Technology has made scammers more proficient, and phone scams are becoming more common.
Register for Veterinary Assistant Class
Registration is now open for the College of Southern Maryland’s veterinary assistant program, and this 10-month training will get students on the path to a career in this fast-growing field. The program begins in August and is completed with five classes, taking less than a year.
