New Board of Advisors at USMSM
The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland has a new Board of Advisors.
Young Artists Sought for Sotterley Contest
As part of the Historic Sotterley Day of Unity and Healing event on August 20, a Creative Expressions Contest will be held to honor the themes of the day.
US ‘Out of Time’ to Fix Supply Chain Gaps
“You’re really out of time and you need to figure [this] out,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo pushed Congress to act on gaps in the domestic supply chain for US weapons. Semiconductors, critical mineral supply chains, and computer chips are addressed in bills currently before legislators.
Panel to Discuss Navy’s Cyber Challenges
The Patuxent Partnership will host “Cyber Challenges: From Workforce to Securing Your Data: How it Impacts the Future of the Navy, National Security, Naval Aviation & Space” from 9 to 11 am Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
6 Fifth District Projects in Minibus Funding Package
Funding for six projects in Maryland’s Fifth District is included in the FY2023 Minibus legislation that recently passed the House.
Pax Firefighters Train at Merchant Marines School
It’s every sailor’s responsibility to respond to an emergency, so the 25 PAX firefighters, although serving a shore-based installation, took the opportunity to receive shipboard firefighting training at the Merchant Marine school in Piney Point, MD.
Eight in Running for 5 SMECO Board Seats
There are eight Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative customer-members running for five seats on the board of directors. SMECO members may cast ballots by mail or online.
Learn About Govt. at Citizens Academy
Want to gain a better understanding of St. Mary’s County government? The Citizens Academy is accepting applications for the nine-week overview of government operations.
RIMPAC Tests 3D Technology at Sea
The US Navy has installed a liquid-metal 3D printer on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship Essex to help test the new printing technology at sea.
So. MD Heritage Act Passes House
The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 2024, the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act.
