May 31, 2026

Honoring America’s Fallen Heroes at Arlington

Arlington Memorial Day

Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. The 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard, placed American flags at the base of more than 260,000 headstones and more than 7,000 columbarium niche rows at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Thursday, reports Stars and Strips. The tradition has taken place every year since The Old Guard’s establishment as the Army’s official…

DISA Leadership in Action Series Continues

DISA

The Defense Information Systems Agency invites those interested to experience a dynamic information-sharing program hosted in partnership with the Fort Meade Alliance. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the DISA Leadership in Action event.

MD Opens Elective Medical Procedures, Beaches & More

MD Gov. Larry Hogan cited some good trends in lifting restriction on elective medical procedures and expanding outdoor activities under stay-at-home orders. But MD schools will remain closed through the school year.

1st Female Pilot Chosen for Marines’ F-35C Program

Lt. Catherine Stark of Erie, PA, was recently the first female Marine selected to train and fly the F-35C.

Triton Sensor Matures; Internet Reaches the Moon

MQ-4C Triton

It’s all about surveillance, cybersecurity and learning to thrive in a virtual world; the Navy is among the leaders.

Advanced Super Hornet Demo Debuts

The Hornet succeeds in the air, while on land the Air Force, Army and DIS enter a cooperative information sharing agreement while the Army and Navy discuss who will operate the Super Pond at Aberdeen.

Hackers Did Not Compromise Weapons Systems

Cyberattacks are not unexpected, DARPA wants them as predictable as conventional warfare stratagems.