CNO Gilday on the State of the Navy
Among the topics discussed during a “State of the Navy” virtual forum this week by Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Gilday: developing a sixth-generation fighter, the future for the use of drones and smaller aircraft carriers, DoD’s Battle Force 2045 study, and a tri-service maritime strategy to thwart China, which he calls America’s top strategic threat.
Cheltenham Vets Cemetery Receives Funds for Expansion
Maryland lawmakers applaud the recent award of federal funding for an expansion of the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
Gilday Gets First-Hand Look at Ship’s Fire Damage
Chief of Naval Operations ADM Michael Gilday was in San Diego over the weekend to inspect the USS Bonhomme Richard and push for answers in the wake of the fire that gutted the ship. “The damage is extensive,” the admiral said at a news briefing after walking through the ship.
Face Coverings Now Required on All DoD Property
DefSec Mark Esper: All people on DoD property, installations, and facilities must wear cloth face coverings.
Is F-35 ‘Ready to Go at 50 Below’?
Along with everything else, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has to operate in harsh weather conditions. A series of tests is slated for Eielson AFB in Alaska, with the motto, “Ready to Go at 50 Below!”
NAS Pax River Is Draw for Tech Jobs
NerdWallet analyzed 381 metropolitan areas in the US with populations of more than 50,000 to identify the regions of the country that balance opportunity for tech workers with the cost of living. See where the California-Lexington Park area ranks on its list of the Best Places for Tech Jobs.
Valve Suspected in Hornets’ & Growlers’ Hypoxia
Researchers studying hypoxia incidents say a valve has been identified and might be causing problematic cabin pressure changes in F/A-18E and F Super Hornets and E/A-18G Growlers during flight.
Maryland Sends Delegation to Paris Air Show
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the Internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. Gov. Larry Hogan led a delegation of eight Maryland businesses to the 52nd Paris Air Show, the world’s largest aerospace industry event, Eye on Annapolis reports. The state of Maryland set up a promotional booth at the show last week where Maryland businesses showcased products and services. The governor and members of his executive team met with top aerospace companies to promote Maryland’s aerospace industry and to recruit…
Trump Budget Ramps Up Defense Spending
President Donald Trump said he will propose a budget that would ramp up spending on defense and infrastructure.
Retired General Mattis Chosen for DefSec
James Mattis, a retired Marine Corps general, has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump as defense secretary.
