Guard to Remain at Capitol to May 23
Plans are in place to keep 2,300 National Guard troops at the US Capitol through May 23, while DoD officials work with the Capitol Police to continue reducing the Guard’s footprint as conditions allow, says the Pentagon.
Deadline March 12 for Women in Defense Scholarships
The Women In Defense association is accepting applications for 2021-2022 WID scholarships. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 12, 2021.
Capitol Needs Permanent Guard Team
The security review led by retired Army LT GEN Russel L. Honoré has called for numerous new security measures to be instituted to provide “quick action” for future security emergencies such as the deadly Jan. 6 attack on Congress.
1st SMECO EV Charging Station Opens
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative opened its first EV Recharge public charging station for electric vehicles at the St. Mary’s County Public Library and Garvey Activity Senior Center on Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown. The station has 24-hour access.
RADM Morley to Give Security Cooperation Update
The Patuxent Partnership’s March 23 webinar will feature a Security Cooperation Update 2021 with RADM Francis “Frank” Morley. Registration for the event is now open.
HASC Chairman: F-35 Is a Cash ‘Rathole’
The House Armed Services Committee chairman, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), called the F-35 a “rathole” and said the US should consider cutting its losses by investing in a range of competing fighter jets.
Hoyer Supports American Rescue Plan
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer is looking forward to sending the American Rescue Plan to President Joe Biden’s desk this week. “The American people need the assistance that the American Rescue Plan provides,” he said.
Jr. Science & Humanities Symposium Returns
The Patuxent Partnership joins with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and St. Mary’s College of Maryland to again host the Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
GOP Lawmakers Urge Hike in Defense Budget
Eight GOP lawmakers, led by House Armed Services Committee member Mike Rogers, are urging President Joe Biden to increase the defense budget by 3% to 5%. They say the hike would be a prudent investment to stay ahead of China and other threats.
Visit St. Clement’s Island on Maryland Day
Celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace with free admission to the St. Clement’s Island Museum all day and free water taxi rides to the island from 10 am to 5 pm March 25, 2021.
