Kyle Rambo’s Environmental Work at Pax Earns Honors
Kyle Rambo, NAS Patuxent River’s longtime environmental planning and conservation director, was recognized by the National Military Fish and Wildlife Association with the group’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Hoyer: Jobs Report Shows Impact of Rescue Plan
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said the 2021 March jobs report shows the impact of the swift action taken by Democrats to enact the American Rescue Plan to end the pandemic and reopen the country’s economy safely.
1st Martian Flight Test On Track
NASA’s rotocraft Ingenuity deployed successfully and survived its first Martian night where frigid temperatures can freeze and crack unprotected electrical components. Testing this week will attempt the first aircraft flight in the very thin air of another planet.
Drone Takeover Tested From St. George Island
In addition to the osprey returning to St. George Island last month, some new visitors appeared briefly in the air stream – small drones.
JSHS Symposium Winners Are On to Nationals
The Patuxent Partnership and its partners, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, congratulated the 20 student finalists in the virtual Maryland Regional JSHS competition held last month.
Russia Tests US in Arctic, Eastern Europe
Russia is increasing its military presence in the Arctic region and testing new weapons there as well, as upping its saber rattling in Eastern Europe. In the past two weeks, Moscow has moved to test the Biden administration and its allies. US Air Force GEN Glen VanHerck says it’s an attempt by Russia “to reassert on a global stage their influence and their capabilities.”
Indian Head NSWC Partners With Armaments Consortium
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer praised the announcement of Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center’s partnership with the National Armaments Consortium.
SMECO Begins Board Election Process
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors appointed the 2021 Nominating Committee at its March meeting. The committee will meet in May to select candidates for the five board positions to be elected this year.
DoD Issues Report on Its Telework Practices
The Pentagon releases a new report on teleworking practices since the pandemic sent majority of employees to work from home. Among the findings: 47% of those responding said their productivity increased while working from home during the pandemic, 41% felt they were about as productive while teleworking as they were in the office, and nearly 12% felt their productivity slipped.
A First for Local Vineyards — Wine & Arts Fest
St. Mary’s County’s wineries and local crafters and artisans will be front and center at the First Landing Wine & Arts Festival to be held April 10.
