Dems Sponsor 3.8% Raise for Federal Workers
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer cosponsors FAIR Act which provides a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal workers beginning in calendar year 2016.
Conservation Partners Protect NAS Patuxent River
A conservation purchase of 212 acres south of NAS Pax River will buffer the base from encroachment and further historic and natural preservation.
TPP Elects New Members to Board
At the Annual Meeting on Oct. 28, The Patuxent Partnership announced its 2014-2015 Board of Directors. TPP Board members are leaders within Industry and Academia, giving their time and energy to further the mission of TPP. New members include Mr. Steve Eastburg, Mr. Chris Flood, Ms. Dorothy Hammond, Dr. Tracy Harris, Mr. Bert Johnston, Mr. Michael Johnston, Mr. Kal Leikach, and Mr. Steve Tomaszeski.
Congressmen Address Baltimore VA Issues
Congressmen Hoyer and three other MD congressmen meet with VA Secretary over findings in a 2014 Inspector General’s Report on the VA’s Baltimore Regional Office.
Triton Brings ‘Exciting Times’ to PAX
Navy admirals foresee the Tritan unmanned aircraft system being tested now at NAS Pax River becoming the “eyes and ears of the fleet.”
Pax Remedial Restoration Plan Open for Comment
A public meeting is scheduled Dec. 17, 6 pm on proposed No Further Action assessment of environmental restoration actions on NAS Patuxent River.
Northrop Brings Cheer to Local Robotics Teams
Northrop Grumman Corporation gives $4,000 to three St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS); robotics programs received funding just in time to prepare for the 2015 competition.
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.
SMECO Raises Funds for Wounded Warriors
SMECO employees held two fund raising events and donated $36,470 to the Wounded Warrior Project.





















