Navy’s JPALS Reaches Historic Milestone
JPALS has reached a historic milestone as the US Navy declares initial operational capability for the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System. This signals the system is ready to provide precision approach and landing capabilities to tactical carrier aircraft at sea.
Pool Party Ushers in Summer Season
Come to the Great Mills pool this weekend, May 29-31, to celebrate its summer opening. There will be open swim all three days from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 3 to 6 pm.
Pax Completes F/A-18, AARGM-ER Flight
The US Navy completed an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) captive carry flight on an F/A-18 Super Hornet on April 22 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in support of the first live fire event this spring.
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.
Navy Plans Virtual Meetings on DEIS
The US Navy will hold virtual public meetings May 18 and 19 regarding the Patuxent River Complex Testing and Training Activities Environmental Impact Statement.
Navy Day Exhibit on Display at Museum
A new exhibit at the St. Clement’s Island Museum features Navy Day items and souvenirs from past Navy Day celebrations.
2-Day COVID Vaccine, Testing Event at Lex Park Library
A two-day, pop-up COVID-19 testing and vaccine event will be held from noon to 4 pm on Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Lexington Park Library.
Production Can Start on Tactical Combat Training System
The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office received Milestone C approval for its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II.
State Grant to Support School Health Centers
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force announces official state recognition of the two new school-based health centers in the county, as well as a $650,000 grant to support clinical service delivery at the centers.