Colon Is MOAA Officer of the Year
LT CMDR Wanda Colon received the 2021 Admiral Merlin O’Neill Officer of the Year award from the Military Officers Association of America.
Hoyer: Economy Getting Back on Track
The US economy is getting back on track, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said after the release of the November 2021 jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
SMECO: Be Prepared for Power Outages
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative urges its members to plan for fundamental needs in the event of a power outage. The key is to be prepared. Take these steps before, during, and after an outage.
Navy to Fight Hawaii’s Fuel Tank Orders
Hawaii wants the Navy to treat contaminated drinking water and remove fuel from the massive 20 underground storage tanks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. NavSec Carlos Del Toro describes strategic dangers and particularly bad timing to drain the fuel supply facility serving the Pacific Fleet.
Homelessness Prevention Board to Meet
The St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board will meet at noon Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Three Oaks Center supports the board.
Peace Poster Contest Winners Announced
The Lexington Park Lions Club has announced the winners of the first-round competition for the Lions Clubs International 2021-2022 Peace Poster Contest.
Contaminated Water Halts Fuel Operations at Pearl Harbor
Hawaii’s Department of Health demanded the Navy halt operations at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility after a leak led to contaminated drinking water, forcing 700 people from their homes. The facility is 100 feet above the Red Hill aquifer supplying drinking water to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and 20 percent of Honolulu.
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.
