Consider Membership in Naval Aviation Systems Consortium
Membership in the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium is open to large and small businesses, nonprofits, and academic institutions. The Patuxent Partnership reminds those interested that new members can join at any time by completing a simple online application.
Noise Advisory: Supersonic Flights Aug. 17
Residents of communities along the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware coastline are advised that potential sonic boom generating events are scheduled to take place Monday, August 17, 2020, between the hours of noon and 2 pm. These events could generate a loud booming noise that might be heard by nearby residents.
DoD Clears 5G for Commercial Use
The Pentagon has cleared 100 megahertz (MHz) of contiguous mid-band spectrum to be used for commercial 5G, determining the military can share that bandwidth while minimizing impact on military radars.
Road Closure Update in St. Mary’s
Last week’s Tropical Storm Isaias damaged multiple St. Mary’s County roadways, causing closures, and necessitating detours. The county has provided a list of closures with tentative reopening timelines.
Hoyer: Visit 2020Census.gov to Be Counted
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer urges residents to make sure they are counted in the 2020 US Census.
Emerging Leaders in Region Take LEAP
Leadership Southern Maryland is currently accepting nominations for its Emerging Leaders Program, LEAP 2021.
Bill Would Create Medal of Honor Monument
A bipartisan bill in the US Senate — the National Medal of Honor Monument Act — would create a monument to honor the more than 3,500 medal recipients who have performed extraordinary valor in combat.
Maintenance-Related Innovations Sought by DoD
The DoD Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Material Readiness is challenging you to submit your maintenance-related innovations.
LFTE Exercise: Here’s to Your Stealth
The US military is considered the world’s premier fighting force, and testing exercises play an important role in sustaining military readiness. A variety of stealthy aircraft participated in a recent exercise Large Force Test Event in Nevada.
Health Dept: COVID Cases Surpass 1,000 in County
The St. Mary’s County Health Department confirmed Sunday that the number of St. Mary’s County residents testing positive for COVID-19 has surpassed 1,000.
