April 23, 2024

Americans Rank Military Top Contributor to Society’s Well-being

The Atlas robot reports in to Robotics Challenge, Pax team designed safer flight deck uniforms, international cyber discussions expand but legislatively US cybersecurity looks to weaken.

21 Middle Schoolers Learn Boating Safety

A few Sailing Center Chesapeake class openings in the July 22 and August 5 weeks are still available to those who completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grades this past academic year.

All-Volunteer Force: ‘Consequential Shift’ in US History

Civilian drone workers looking to organize; India debates foreign defense investment cap; exec salaries ‘deconstructed’; IRS targets more than conservatives; vet employment up; Navy seeks RAD.

Sailing Center Wraps Up Spring, Summer Programs Begin

Summer classes still open for adult and youth sailing instruction. Adult classes are scheduled to accommodate a busy work schedule.

Intro Sailing Course for Adults

Summer enrollment now open for instructional sailing for adults and boating safety for middle school students.

F-35 Budget Flies through Senate, Costs Predicted to Fall

Obama calls for nuclear reductions, Hagel says military will sustain nuclear weapons and delivery platforms. Nuclear Employment Strategy released.

HASC Begin Mark-ups, Says No to UCAS Fund Transfers

X-47B UCAS-D on USS Truman

House Armed Services Committee budget mark-ups reject base closures despite think tanks’ advice. DoD budget shortfalls cannot be covered from UCAS funds.

Pax Museum Hosts Silent ART Auction Thursday

First Air and Sea Silent Art Auction to benefit the Pax River Naval Air Museum, June 6th, 5-8 p.m. at the museum will include works by Carolyn Egeli & Mary Lou Troutman.

Boating Safety for Middle School Students

The Sailing Center offers classes in St. Mary’s County for students completing 6th, 7th, and 8th grades this summer.

Digital Tutors for Future Naval Scientists, Engineers

Digital tutors sought to provide cost-effective, individual instruction to STEM students. The Office of Naval Research needs these STEM skills to shore up the naval science and engineering workforce.