US Space Force Needs a National Guard
A bill introduced in the US Senate would create a Space National Guard. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said that not establishing a Space National Guard was a mistake when the US Space Force was formed.
Photographers Show Work at Pax Museum
Celebrate the photography community of Southern Maryland. This month, the work of more than 25 local photographers is on display and available for purchase at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park.
Navy Bests Army in Annual Football Matchup
The US Naval Academy Midshipmen beat the Army Black Nights in the annual football matchup Saturday 17-13. Navy now leads the historic series 62-52-7.
Retired Blue Angel Makes Way to Museum
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is thrilled to announce the addition of a Blue Angel aircraft to its flight line.
Davis 1st Executive Director of Navy Museum
Amy Davis has been selected as the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum’s first executive director.
Gilday: MQ-4 Triton Capabilities a Game-Changer
ADM Michael Gilday praised the MQ-4 Triton during recent Senate testimony. “The capabilities that the MQ-4 brings are game-changing in terms of long-range ISR at altitude, with sensors that we haven’t had supporting the fleet before,” the admiral said. Early this year, the Triton arrived in Guam, marking a significant step toward increasing the Navy’s Western Pacific reconnaissance and surveillance capability.
Who’s Being Considered for the Next DefSec?
Speculation has begun on who will be the next defense secretary. Some names being floated? Mark Esper, Mike Pompeo, Tom Cotton, and Richard Spencer. Or maybe someone completely unexpected.
Art, Science Intersect at STEAM Day
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park will host its first-ever STEAM Day for the Community on Feb. 10.
First DoD-Wide Audit Announced
The Pentagon’s office of the inspector general announced the start of the first agencywide financial audit. Beginning in 2018, audits will occur annually.
New Effort to Coordinate DoD Research, Development
The Pentagon is drafting a list of desired technologies as part of a new modernization strategy to coordinate DoD’s research and development, including at US laboratories and government-funded research centers. The goal is to make sure that the military is aligned across the services.
