Military to Lease Base Land for AI Data Centers
The US Air Force wants to lease land — 3,000 acres at five bases — to companies to use for their private AI data centers.
Agriculture on the Agenda for LSM
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program convened October 16 for a daylong tour and exploration of Southern Maryland agriculture.
Who’s on Trump’s List for DefSec?
Who will be the next US secretary of defense? Familiar names being floated include Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) and Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL). Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on the list and then off in a matter of days.
Lessons Learned in Red Sea, Ukraine
US Navy ADM Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations, said the service is taking lessons from its operations in the Red Sea to help US military leaders prepare for a potential future conflict with China. The service is also looking at what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea.
Flying Taxi Maker Joins Paris Airshow
While the world’s largest air show typically focused on military and commercial planes, flying taxi maker Volocopter showed up at the Paris Airshow to show it is on track to ferry customers around Paris Olympics next year. Other 2023 newcomers to the world’s largest air show included electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Golfers Wanted for LSM ‘Fun Raiser’
Leadership Southern Maryland will hold its annual golf tournament “fun raiser” on June 9, 2023, at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, MD. All golfers are welcomed to join regional leaders from throughout Southern Maryland to enjoy a day of golf.
Palmieri, Taylor Join LSM Board
Daniel Palmieri and Christina Taylor have joined the Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors.
Nominations Due for TPP Member of Year
Nominations are open for The Patuxent Partnership Member of the Year Award. The deadline for nominations is today, April 5.
TPP Seeks Member of Yr. Nominees
Nominations are open for The Patuxent Partnership Member of the Year Award. They will be accepted until April 5.
See Awesome Aircraft & Classic Cars
The Wheels & Wings event returns to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on September 25, 2021.
