Wreaths Across America Day Is Dec. 18
This year, the National Wreaths Across America Day will be Saturday, December 18, 2021.
MQ-25 Stingray Arrives for Carrier Trials
The US Navy’s new MQ-25 Stingray carrier-based tanker drone demonstrator is now aboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier for the first time to begin deck-handling trials.
So. MD Innovates Plans Holiday Mixer
Join Southern Maryland Innovates for a holiday game night mixer at Willows Recreation Center on December 9.
Test Your Army/Navy Trivia Knowledge
In preparation for the Army/Navy football game on December 11, the AFCEA Southern Maryland and AFCEA Aberdeen chapters will hold a US Naval Academy and US Military Academy trivia contest. Join them from noon to 1 pm December 10.
Navy Football Uniforms Pay Homage to Super Hornet
Naval aviation is the inspiration for this year’s US Naval Academy’s uniforms for the December 11 Army/Navy football game. Navy went with a F/A 18 Super Hornet-themed uniform.
Gymnasts Begin Competition Season
St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy athletes will compete December 4 and 5 at the Gingerbread Invitational at Beach Bounders Gymnastics in Fruitland, MD.
Open House @ St. Clement’s Museum Dec. 5
St. Clement’s Island Museum is planning its holiday open house noon to 4 pm December 5, 2021. Enjoy the museum’s Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit.
TPP Panel Topic: Carrier Strike Groups
The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation Pax River Squadron will present “Training Carrier Strike Groups for the Peer Fight.” The virtual event will be held from 4 to 6 pm December 16, 2021.
Leaked Video Shows F35 Dropping Off Carrier Ramp
Video shows the F35B dropping off the front of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and the pilot ejecting from the Nov. 17, 2021 crash in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The aircraft achieved neither lift nor thrust.
Donations of Blankets & Boxers Needed
The Silent Angels group is seeking donations of blankets and boxers for the homeless population in St. Mary’s County.
