CNIC Names Shore Enterprise Sailor of Yr.
Commander, Navy Installations Command announces Navy Counselor 1st Class Frederick L. Salazar, representing Naval District Washington, as the 2025 Shore Enterprise Sailor of the Year.
Museum Offers Free Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, May 10, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for moms during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.
Foggo Keynote Speaker @ TPP Dinner
Retired ADM James Foggo III, dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, will be the keynote speaker for The Patuxent Partnership Annual Dinner on June 2 in Historic St. Mary’s City.
A Historic Year for Maryland Oysters
Gov. Wes Moore has announced a historic year for oyster reproduction in Maryland waters.
Hill Named Top Leader in Law by Daily Record
St. Mary’s County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kevin R. Hill has been named the 2026 Top Leader in Law by The Daily Record.
County Recognizes Sustainability Award Winners
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center’s natural resources management class, St. Mary’s County Garden Club, and the Goodman LLC business received 2025 Sustainability Awards from the county’s Commission on the Environment.
Register for Junior Historian Program @ Piney Point
The Junior Historian Program at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum invites children ages 7 to 12 to discover local history and the outdoors through hands-on activities. The program runs during the summer for four days per session, with three hours of activities each day.
Official Pentagon News Links
This will be the last Morning Coffee column for the foreseeable future. This post includes links to news sources maintained by the Pentagon and the military services.
County Public Forum Set May 5
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host a public forum on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:30pm in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.
NAWCAD Industry Day Set for May 27
Save the date for NAWCAD Industry Day to be held from 8:30am to 4pm May 27, 2026. The event will be held at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
