Hoyer Praises Community Safety Legislation
“These four bills that the House has just passed take a comprehensive approach to keeping our communities safe. They ensure small and medium-sized police departments receive the federal funding and support they deserve while maintaining accountability, authorize new federal grants for mental-health crisis response, invest in community violence interruption programs that prevent and mediate disputes before they escalate, and provide additional funds to solve unsolved gun crimes and ensure justice for victims.”
Briefing with RADM Selby Oct. 21
The Patuxent Partnership is hosting Chief of Naval Research, RADM Shelby Lorin for a briefing on the need for re-imagining naval power, Oct. 21, 9-10 am, at the SMART Building on the University System of MD at Southern MD, campus in California, MD.
Medicine Readiness Pax River Gets New Commander
CAPT Jeremy J. Hawker took command of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River with a staff of 302 active duty service members, civilians and contractors who provides medical care to 12,000 beneficiaries across 279 tenant commands at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity South Potomac and Joint Base Andrews.
MD Ballots in the Mail; Drop Boxes Appearing
The 281 Ballot Drop Boxes will be installed this week. As soon as they are open voting is open for submitting your mail-in ballot through Nov. 8 at 8pm when all Ballot Drop Boxes will be locked. This and much more important information as the Nov. 8, 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial Election approaches.
Want to Be A Rocket Scientist?
Sign up now for Friday’s free class from the Armstrong Air and Space Museum. The 45-minute class lets you learn about spaceflight online for free, billed as a class for aspiring rocket scientists and promoted as best for grades 7-12, good for anyone interested in the basics of how to get a rocket into space. The class runs Friday, Oct. 7, 6:30-7:15pm.
NAWCAD Industry Day: Oct. 12
The Patuxent Partnership and NAWCAD again open the NAWCAD Industry Day to the public, Oct 12, 8:30 – 11:30 am, at the SMART Building at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland campus. Register here.
Fed Workers Face Hike in Health Insurance Premiums
Federal employees will pay 8.7% more, on average, toward their 2023 health premiums. The stark hike reflects the COVID-19 pandemic timeline: a drop in use of elective benefits resulted in a lower average increase over the past four years. As elective benefit use increases, so do premiums. The cost of prescription drug prices also contributed to the increase.
Nightmare on Broadway Opens Oct. 7
The Newtowne Players, present A Nightmare on Broadway! running Oct. 7 through Oct. 16 at the Three Notch Theater in Lexington Park, MD.
Recruitment Shortfalls Plague All Services
Only the Air Force hit all of its active duty recruiting goals for 2022, but even so failed to meet its Reserve goals. The Navy met its active duty enlistment goals, but the Army missed its enlisted goal by 15,000.
Pax Gate 3 Hours Extended
Beginning today, Oct. 3, NAS Patuxent River extend the open hours at Gate 3 from 5:30am to 6pm weekdays. Gate 3 will close on weekends and holidays.
