Ukraine ‘Fantastic Case Study’ in Information Warfare, Says General
US Marine Corps commandant GEN David Berger said the past four months of war in Ukraine has been a “fantastic case study” in information warfare. “If you can manage information, you can actually gain an advantage,” he said.
Italian Carrier Readies for Its 1st F-35B
Italy’s ITS Cavour will receive its first F-35B this month after the aircraft carrier started certification work in the US earlier this year. Final checks are being conducted at Cameri air base. The assembly facility is expected to turn out 90 F-35s for Italy, including 30 F-35Bs. The Cavour began its certification in February 2021 out of Naval Station Norfolk, VA.
Dwyer Nominee for 2nd Fleet Commander
RADM Daniel Dwyer has been nominated to lead the US 2nd Fleet. He will replace VADM Andrew Lewis.
COVID Vaccine Clinic Set June 10
The Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to residents of the Lexington Park/Great Mills area from 3 to 6 pm Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the East Run Medical Center across from Great Mills High School.
Vaccine Clinic Coming to Lex Park
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to residents of the Lexington Park/Great Mills area from 2 to 4 pm Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the East Run Medical Center across from Great Mills High School.
Vaccine Clinic May 25 for Lex Park Residents
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to residents of the Lexington Park/Great Mills area 9 am to noon Tuesday, May 25, at the East Run Medical Center across from Great Mills High School.
GOP Lawmakers Urge Hike in Defense Budget
Eight GOP lawmakers, led by House Armed Services Committee member Mike Rogers, are urging President Joe Biden to increase the defense budget by 3% to 5%. They say the hike would be a prudent investment to stay ahead of China and other threats.
Congress Awaits Briefing on Airstrikes
The Biden administration is taking heat from Democratic lawmakers as they pressure the White House to provide a legal justification for the airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in Syria. Dems renew their push for a war powers overhaul.
Syrian Airstrikes 1st Biden Military Action
President Joe Biden took his first military action when two US Air Force F-15E aircraft launched seven precision guided munitions Friday that struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups. The airstrikes were in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks. The deadly airstrikes drew criticism from some Democrats in Congress, while key Republicans applauded the move.
Lawmakers Urge State to Ramp Up Vaccine Efforts
Maryland’s congressional delegation is urging state officials to ramp up their COVID-19 vaccination distribution efforts.
