Manufacturing Forum to Meet July 23
Manufacturers & “makers” invited to the Manufacturing Forum’s next meeting July 23, 8 am at Lenny’s Restaurant in California, MD.
F-35s Perform Well Against Army in War Games
No F-35 was “shot down” during the fighter jet’s first major participation in Green Flag exercises, but is not as maneuverable as F-22 or F-16.
St. Mary’s R&D Growing Faster than Nation’s
Most tech growth in SoMd is R&D in physical, engineering and life sciences — 93 percent growth since 2001; and 84 percent growth in engineering services.
Lockheed Becomes TPP Benefactor Member
Lockheed Martin Corporation joins TPP benefactor members taking a leadership role in the region in workforce, community, and STEM support
Pilot Says F-35 Can’t Dogfight
Maneuverability of the Joint Strike Fighter is insufficient to participate in a dogfight, according to a brief by a test pilot.
Local Companies, CEO Earn Leading Edge Titles
As leaders in the Southern Maryland business community, Leading Edge Award winners were honored June 10.
Primes Rate Their Subs
Prime contractors assess sub-contractors, find room for improvement.
Running Moonshine: “Wasn’t Nothing to It”
Moonshiner’s son, “Nace” Mattingly, drove whiskey made in kettles across Southern Maryland to Washington DC during the 1940s.
Jack Russell Launches 2-Day Student Charters
Squirmy, slimy & wet; lessons of practical safety & best ecological practices at the shoreline; student charters for “crew” aged 10-14.
Navy Unmanned Weapon Systems Gets Director
Navy names RADM Robert P. Girrier its first director of unmanned weapon systems,





















