Special Ops Bulk of U.S. Strategy vs. ISIS
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 necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. An anticipated Congresssional authorization of U.S forces against ISIS will rely on special ops, Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, told Defense News. Under the Obama administration’s current strategy, only a small fraction of the military actually will participate, he said. International sales could eventually account for 30 percent of Lockheed Martin Corp’s annual revenue, Chief Executive Officer Marillyn Hewson told Reuters on Wednesday. Hewson…
Ever Younger Engineers Win at Robotics Tourney
Ridge Elementary’s Robotics team won half the awards at the 2015 VEX IQ Challenge Championship hosted CSM. Spring Ridge, Esperanza and King’s Christian Academy will join them at the state championship the end of February.
RED-INC Sponsors SoMd Math Circle
Southern Maryland Math Circle invites students in grades 6-12 to explore some non-standard math problems, founded by a St. Mary’s College professor, a one-time MATHCOUNTS Champrion.
Science Fairs Seek Volunteers & Supporters
So.MD science fairs need volunteers and sponsors for the 2015 season, which is right around the corner. Advertising submission deadlines are Jan. 26, 2015.
Majority Favors Sequestration End
73 percent of voters want to lift spending caps in some form and 43 percent want sequestration eliminated and replaced with a bipartisan compromise.
World’s Top 100 Defense Contractors
Lockheed Martin leads the defense contractor list, with Boeing, BAE, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman rounding out the top five.
NDAA Deal Reduces Benefits
The pay and benefits cuts were backed by both the DoD and White House in an effort to slow the growth of personnel costs.
Ashton Carter Picked As Next DefSec
Ashton Carter tabbed as the next DefSec but the choice will not be immediately announced because the vetting process is not complete.
Next Math Circle Dec. 6
The Southern Maryland Math Circle program is open to all middle school and high school students, as well as any interested adults
3rd STEM-ING Event
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING) event is designed for middle and high school girls SoMD to gain exposure to the STEM fields and associated careers.
