The Navy’s Problem? Itself.
CNO ADM Mike Gilday blames the Navy’s major problems on a culture of poor self-assessment. The reluctance to be self-critical resulted in systemic problems and stalled efforts to improve. “We are not operating to our full potential.”
TPP Briefing: R&D at NSWC Indian Head
The Patuxent Partnership and the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland will present “Research and Development at NSWC Indian Head Division: Opportunities for Collaboration” on January 27, 2022. The program will include a briefing with Dr. Ed Foos, a senior scientist at NWSC Indian Head.
Hoyer: ‘Economy Is Proving Resilient’
The US Labor Department released its December 2021 jobs report. For the year, the US economy added an average of 537,000 jobs per month, bringing the unemployment rate to 3.9%, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer noted.
Climate vs. Aviation: Risks Growing
The Transportation Research Board’s findings identified water associated with flooding and more severe stores plus temperature changes as posing risks to aviation’s infrastructure. Industry reports are also showing impacts of rising temperatures on aircraft range and payload.
Two Squadrons at Pax Earn Safety Awards
The US Naval Test Pilot School and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 received a Safety “S” for earning the 2020 Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award last month.
Navy Makes Changes to Basic Training
The US Navy is revamping its boot camp basics to include 10 weeks of training instead of eight and adding more mentorship, life skills, and personal and professional development portions to the curriculum.
Forrest Center to Host Tech Expo Jan. 20
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center will host its 22nd annual Forrest Center Tech Expo on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the program.
Staff Changes in Hoyer’s Office
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced staff changes in his office. Katie Grant Drew, longtime communications director and senior adviser, has left to pursue an opportunity off Capitol Hill. National Press Secretary Margaret Mulkerrin has been promoted to communications director.
Israel to Purchase 12 CH-53K Helicopters
The Israeli Air Force will purchase 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters at the price of $2 billion. Negotiations are said to have taken place over the last several years.
Artists Sought to Paint Benches at Art Park
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council is putting out a call for artists to create whimsical park benches in Lexington Park.
