Resources Available for Small Businesses
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer celebrates National Small Business Week by recognizing the work of small businesses and entrepreneurs across Maryland’s 5th District.
Speakers, Sessions for HSMP Meeting
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership annual meeting on September 30 will offer an opportunity for participants to network, learn from public health experts, and receive updates on local health improvement efforts. Registration is now open.
Space Is Being Littered With Orbital Debris
DeAnna Burt, vice commander of Space Force Space Operations Command, says there needs to be a way to clean up “space junk.” Speaking at the Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, she said, “We need to pick up debris — we need trash trucks. We need things to go make debris go away.” NASA says that more than 27,000 pieces of orbital debris are being tracked by DoD.
MD Citizens Redistricting Commission Virtual Meeting Tonight
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission continues its second round of virtual meetings at 6 tonight, September 20, 2021. Citizens are encouraged to join the meeting.
Global Posture Review Will Determine if US Forces Are Where They Should Be
The Defense Department’s global posture review, which will determine if the US has the right amount of troops in the right places, is nearing completion. Also expected shortly is an update of the National Defense Strategy. As many of the world’s seas are increasingly seeing more activity, the US Navy is anxious for more guidance.
See Awesome Aircraft & Classic Cars
The Wheels & Wings event returns to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on September 25, 2021.
NAVAIR Leaders Join Virtual Mentoring Session
Learning to thrive at work and in life, especially in the midst of a new operating environment, was the theme of a virtual mentoring event last month hosted by three systems commands, including NAVAIR.
Community Input Sought for Survey
Community input is being sought for St. Mary’s County’s 10-year comprehensive plan. Fill out a survey online.
Volunteers Harvest Potatoes for Food Banks
Historic Sotterley is in need of volunteers to harvest potatoes from 9 am to noon September 18 and 25, 2021.
Thuot to Speak at Historical Society Meeting
The St. Mary’s County Historical Society will hold its fall meeting and dinner November 5, 2021, featuring former NASA astronaut Pierre Thout.
