ADM Grady Tapped as JCS Vice Chair
The White House will tap Navy ADM Christopher Grady, head of US Fleet Forces command, to serve as the next Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing USAF GEN John Hyten whose term expires this month.
Harpsichordist to Perform in Valley Lee
The Music From Poplar Hill series will feature harpsichordist Joyce Lindorf with Ensemble Triolet on Friday, November 5.
Defense Industry Wary of Buy American
Defense advocates note that foreign military sales fuel a $40.6 billion trade surplus for the sector and help Washington gain interoperability with allied militaries, and they warn those benefits could decline under Biden’s Buy American plans.
Hear From NAVAIR/NAWCAD Leaders at Briefing
A briefing from NAVAIR and NAWCAD leadership will be offered November 10 by The Patuxent Partnership and the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance.
Army vs. Navy: Knowledge Boxing Nov. 6
Knowledge Boxing Center is hosting its fifth Live Amateur Boxing event in St. Mary’s County: Will to Win in Southern MD 5, Nov. 6, 2021, featuring several boxers from the US Naval Academy Boxing Team.
Pentagon to Create Climate Policy Post
The Pentagon says it will make some organizational changes as it increases its focus on climate change, including adding a new post to champion climate considerations inside and beyond the Department.
County Museums Switch to Winter Hours
St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will switch over to winter hours of operation.
A Casual Christmas at Flat Iron Planned
The redesigned “A Casual Christmas at Flat Iron Farm” will be featured at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills this year.
Climate Events Cost US Military Billions
DoD’s Climate Risk Analysis says that extreme weather events have cost the US billions of dollars in damage at military bases, and climate change is altering the natural environment in the Arctic and creating a new frontier of geostrategic competition.
First Friday Nov. 5 in Leonardtown
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening. This Friday the town’s business community will be open November 5 from 5 to 8 pm.
