TPP Virtual Event Features NASA’s Bolden
Former NASA administrator and Navy test pilot Charles Bolden will be the featured speaker at a virtual event Feb. 10, 2021, hosted by The Patuxent Partnership and the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Norquist to Be Acting DefSec After Inauguration
David Norquist will serve as acting secretary of defense for the start of the Biden administration. Deputy DefSec since July 2019, Mr. Norquist will be in charge until the Senate confirms retired Army GEN Lloyd Austin for the position.
Hoyer: Look to MLK for Inspiration
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer noted that this year marking the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life with acts of service and charity takes on a new importance, as millions of Americans are struggling to get through the public health and economic crises the country is facing.
Pax Honors 2020 Sailors of the Year
ASW1 Jonathan Smitherman, ABH2 Iris Aquino, and ABH3 David Miller have been honored by the NAS Patuxent River Sailor of the Year program.
Members Sought for Redistricting Board
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will appoint five county residents to serve on the new Redistricting Board. Application deadline is Jan. 21, 2021.
Hoyer to Assembly: Put Needs of MD Families First
As the Maryland General Assembly began its 442nd session on Jan. 13, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer thanked House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson who overcome many obstacles in order to convene the legislature during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community Health Assessment Report Available
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership has released the 2020 Community Health Assessment for St. Mary’s County and it is now available to view online.
Health Department Offers Virtual Programs
Registration is open for virtual programs on pregnancy, tobacco cessation, diabetes prevention, and drug overdose response being offered by the St. Mary’s County Health Department.
French Navy to Purchase Three E-2Ds
France became the second international customer of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye last month with an offer to buy three E-2D aircraft from the US Navy, for a maximum value of $2 billion.
2nd DefSec Waiver Faces Struggle
The principle of civilian control of the military is at stake, say an increasing number of Democrats opposed to a waiver that would allow President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Secretary of Defense to move forward. The US DefSec must be separated seven years from the military. GEN Lloyd Austin retired four years ago. The same waiver was sought by President Trump and received for former DefSec James Mattis.
