Historic Mission Heads Toward the Moon
Artemis II crew members Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, left, and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman walk out of Astronaut Crew Quarters inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building to the Artemis crew transportation vehicles prior to traveling to Launch Pad 39B as part of an integrated ground systems test at Kennedy Space Center in Florida to test the crew timeline for launch day. (NASA photo by Kim Shiflett) 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…
Marine Corps Passes DoD Audit for 3rd Year in a Row
For the third year in a row, the US Marine Corps has passed its fiscal 2025 financial audit.
Pentagon Ramps Up Cybersecurity Efforts
The Pentagon is now rolling out acquisition training to get government and industry up to speed on implementation of the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification standards program that goes into effect in November.
Navy Orders New Rapid Capabilities Office, Shuts Down Others
The Navy will establish a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office to accelerate the development and fielding of new systems. NavSec John Phelan wants to consolidate development efforts under a single entity. As part of the new NRCO, the Maritime Accelerated Response Capability Cell, the Disruptive Capabilities Office, and NavalX will shut down.
Hegseth Sworn-In as New DefSec
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary Friday night after a 51-50 vote, reports The Washington Post. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the vote to break the Senate’s 50-50 vote.
Trump Team Wants Probe of Afghanistan Withdrawal
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering creating a commission to investigate the 2021 US military withdrawal from Afghanistan. A list is being compiled of current and former military officers who were directly involved in the withdrawal, and possible court-martials are being studied.
Who’s on Trump’s List for DefSec?
Who will be the next US secretary of defense? Familiar names being floated include Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) and Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL). Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on the list and then off in a matter of days.
Election Day Is Finally Here. Vote Nov. 5!
The presidential election season is nearing its end. Voters will head to the polls bringing an end to the barrage of misinformation, disinformation, ads, and campaign promises that have inundated our TVs, text messages, mail, and social media accounts. Millions have already voted nationwide. Millions more will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5. Get out and vote.
Nat’l Cemeteries Open Dawn to Dusk Memorial Weekend
The 155 national cemeteries managed by Veterans Affairs will be open from dawn to dusk throughout Memorial Day weekend, and more than 130 will hold ceremonies to mark the day of remembrance for those who died in service to the US. The VA invites all veterans, family members, survivors and the public to the ceremonies honoring heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Uptick in Attacks on US Troops in Middle East
As the US continues to move its assets around the Middle East to support Israel in its war against Hamas, the number of attacks on US troops nearby has increased.
