Contractors Conference Set for May 22
Small business government contractors are invited to attend the 11th annual Southern Maryland Government Contractors Conference on May 22 from 1 to 5 pm at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Air Force Orders 1-Day Safety Stand Down
In the wake of a series of troubling aircraft mishaps and crashes ― several of which have been fatal ― Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein has ordered a one-day safety stand down for all flying and maintenance wings when the service conducts safety reviews.
RADM Gordon Peters New Boss at NAVAIR
RADM Gordon Peters will be the new boss of Naval Air Systems Command. He replaces VADM Paul Grosklags as the top officer at NAVAIR. Also at NAVAIR, RADM Brian Corey will replace RADM Mark Darrah as the program executive officer for unmanned aviation and strike weapons.
TPP Explores Autonomy As New Cyber
Join The Patuxent Partnership on March 21, 2018, for a program titled “Is Autonomy the New Cyber?” Three separate panels will offer expert advice on whether autonomous programs will be replacing cyber as the newest innovation in technology and defense.
Meeting Challenges for Today’s Warfighter
The Patuxent Partnership will present “Identifying Solutions to Warfighter Challenges Through Technology and Innovation” from 8 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center.
Speakers Focus on Advanced Weapons for Navy
The US Navy is on the cutting edge of new technologies and advanced weapons in defense of our country. On Wednesday, May 3, learn how the Navy and NAS Patuxent River is staying on top of the latest technological advancements at an event hosted by The Patuxent Partnership.
Defense and Industry Lesson on Tap for LSM
The Leadership Southern Maryland Class of 2017 participated in the third of nine educational programs, Defense and Industry, for the 2016-17 LSM class. The program included a tour at NAS Patuxent River.
Average Maryland VA Wait is 81 Days
The Maryland average wait time is the fourth-longest for examined VA facilities and is more than five times the VA-defined guideline.
