Navy Undersecretary Geurts to Retire
James “Hondo” Geurts, who has been acting as the undersecretary of the Navy since February, announced he will retire from government service later this month.
State Students Compete at SkillsUSA
Several students from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center were awarded medals and a number of students finished in the top 10 at this year’s SkillsUSA competition.
What’s the Hold-up With UAS?
“Unmanned aviation is a pie in need of a Solomonic cutting,” RADM Tim Heely said, introducing a panel of those claiming a legitimate share of the pie including the Federal Aviation Administration, a burgeoning marketplace, and the US military. The UAS technology is ahead of regulation and the market hasn’t yet decided how much unmanned autonomy it wants.
Hoyer Advocates for 5th District Projects
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer praised the recent House passage of H.R. 4502, a funding package of seven FY2022 appropriations bills. Funding for some 5th District projects was included in the package.
Historically Speaking Lecture Set
The next Historically Speaking program will welcome author Michael Breidenbach from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
New Triton Drone Surveils SoMd
A new configuration of the Navy’s new MQ-4C Triton drone, loaded with newly installed cameras and signals intelligence collection systems, had its first flight last Thursday over Southern Maryland and performed “better than expected.”
Moore to Lead TPP Program on China
Dr. Dale Moore will lead the “China: An Existential Threat to the Global Order” discussion sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership on Aug. 26, 2021. The in-person program will be held from 8 to 9:30 am at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
Free Tours at Piney Point for Lighthouse Weekend
Celebrate some of St. Mary’s County’s most significant lighthouses during National Lighthouse Weekend, Aug. 7-8, 2021, at Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island.
PFAS Topic of Navy Restoration Board Meeting
The US Navy held a Restoration Advisory Board meeting for Naval Research Laboratory – Chesapeake Bay Detachment. During the May 18 virtual forum, members of the Chesapeake Beach community raised questions regarding the Navy’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and their impacts on the surrounding communities.
F-35 Oxygen Delivery Under Review Again
A House panel demands another investigation into F-35 pilot breathing system problems. A NASA study found the JSF does not continually supply the amount of oxygen needed by pilots, forcing operators to change their breathing rates to compensate.
