Higher Security Alerts at US Bases, Installations
Those heading to work Monday at base gates might have experienced longer-than-normal wait times as installations shore up security following strikes and heated rhetoric between the US and Iran.
Kunitz to Lead Next TechPort AfterHours
Gain real world, hands-on training on how to successfully incorporate innovations into successful products at the NSF’s I-Corps. Dan Kunitz will introduce I-Corps at a Jan. 16, 2020, AfterHours session at TechPort at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. https://techportsomd.org/
State’s Judy Centers Celebrate 20 Years
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined with educators and elected officials from around the state to recognize the 20th anniversary of the first Judy Center.
More Deployments as Tensions Remain High in Middle East
Thousands more troops are preparing to be deployed to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran, since the killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in a recent airstrike near Baghdad.
Jazz, Seafood Fest Strikes the Right Note
A popular St. Mary’s County music festival hit the right notes at the annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in November, winning a tourism award.
Innovation, Tech Group Seeks Input
Southern Maryland Innovation & Technology is looking for participant feedback through a 14-question survey.
Pax JobZone Rescheduled: May 19
JobZone’s job fair at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department will be open 3-7 pm. Registration is open now. There is still time for companies to reserve exhibitor space.
Photography Show Runs Until Jan. 15
Out ‘N About photography show continues at the Lexington Park Library until January 15.
Rescheduled: Upcoming Fairs Match Job Seekers With Employers
Job fairs in the region aim to bring together the area’s top employers including defense and commercial companies, federal agencies, placement and staffing companies, colleges, and universities. See the list of upcoming job fairs.
DoD Photos Offer Look Back at 2019
The Defense Department regularly chronicles US military members who train and conduct operations around the world. DoD offers an end-of-the-year glimpse into their duties in 2019 through the work of military photographers.
