Arrobio New PMA-231 Program Manager
Capt. Pete Arrobio is the new E-2/C-2 Airborne Command & Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) program manager. He relieved Capt. Keith Hash at an August 6 ceremony at NAS Pax River.
Slaughter New LSM Program Facilitator
Dr. Blair Brennan Slaughter is the new executive program facilitator for Leadership Southern Maryland.
Self-Flying Cars Available – No Pilot’s License Required
The vehicle is the single-passenger Hexa, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) platform with an open cockpit seat surrounded by a honeycomb of small rotors. Made by LIFT Aircraft, the 18-rotor Hexa is being marketed commercially as a flight experience available to all consumers, no pilot’s license required.
Overdose Awareness Event Goes Virtual
Join Beacon of Hope Recovery and Wellness Center of Walden for its virtual International Overdose Awareness Day event at 5 pm Monday, August 31.
St. Mary’s WARM Program Gearing Up for 12th Year
WARM, Wrapping Arms Round Many, offers an update on the St. Mary’s County winter shelter program in its latest newsletter.
Wind Turbines OK’d Offshore in Ocean City
Skipjack Offshore Energy received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission for the company’s plan to erect wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City. The turbines will be more than 800 feet tall, more than 200 feet taller than the original plan. The taller turbines will mean that fewer would be installed.
Hoyer Urges Extension of USDA Nutrition Waivers
Members of the Maryland delegation, including Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, are urging the US Department of Agriculture to extend school nutrition waivers for children and families for the upcoming school year.
Heron Systems the Big Dog in Aerial Dogfight Competition
An AI system developed by Heron Systems in St. Mary’s County beat one of the US Air Force’s top F-16 fighter pilots in DARPA’s simulated aerial dogfight competition. “Team Heron took out the real human Air Force F-16 Pilot 5-0 without taking any damage at all! Huge accomplishment for the team! What a day!”
Chopticon Educator Earns Kay Daugherty Award
This year’s Kay Daugherty Arts Educator of the Year Award went to Christie Blewett of Chopticon High School, the St. Mary’s County Arts Council announced.
NAVAIR ECM Tool Team Gets the Job Done
The NAVAIR Sustainment Group recognized the Configuration/Data Management Department for its successful development and implementation of the Enterprise Change Management Tool in less than four months.
