Moran: Navy’s Future Is Sustainability & Interoperability
“We have to change the way we work. We fund via platforms not via interoperability.” — VADM Mike Moran, the Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development, and Acquisition. It boils down to sustainability.
Congress Awaits Briefing on Airstrikes
The Biden administration is taking heat from Democratic lawmakers as they pressure the White House to provide a legal justification for the airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in Syria. Dems renew their push for a war powers overhaul.
JSHS Regional Symposium Goes Virtual March 13
The Patuxent Partnership has been awarded the Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. This is the third year that TPP has collaborated with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and St. Mary’s College of Maryland on the event.
Hoyer Earns 100% on LCV Scorecard
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a 100% rating from the League of Conservation Voters for his votes on key environmental issues.
Syrian Airstrikes 1st Biden Military Action
President Joe Biden took his first military action when two US Air Force F-15E aircraft launched seven precision guided munitions Friday that struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups. The airstrikes were in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks. The deadly airstrikes drew criticism from some Democrats in Congress, while key Republicans applauded the move.
Leonardtown 1st Friday: March 5
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening. This Friday, the town’s business community will be open March 5, 5 to 8 pm.
Special Enrollment Period Opens for Insurance
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer reminds citizens that there is a special enrollment period to sign up for health coverage through HealthCare.gov. Enroll through May 15.
Get Out the Vax Forum Saturday
The St. Mary’s County Health Department, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County NAACP and the Minority Outreach Coalition, is launching a new local Get Out the Vax campaign on Feb. 27, 2021.
Schools Change Meal Distribution Schedule
Beginning March 1, St. Mary’s schools’ curb-side meal distribution will change the time of its Monday, Wednesday, and Friday pick-up hours to 11:30 am to 1 pm. Meals are available for students ages 18 and younger. Meals can be picked up from any school site even if your student attends a different school.
Two NAWCAD Engineers Earn SBA Award
Two engineers from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division were the recipients of the US Small Business Administration’s annual Tibbetts Award.
