Newest Carriers Can’t Handle F-35C
The Navy will refit its 36-year-old Vinson aircraft carrier to accommodate its newest fighter jet the F-35C. The Navy’s newest carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS John F. Kennedy — not yet in operation — will be refit in future years for the strike fighter
State Gives Woodland Acres 235 Access
Traffic along Maryland Route 235 at its intersection with MD 4 continues winning state highway safety projects, based upon the annual report Maryland Department of Transportation delivered last month to St. Mary’s County government.
UAS Test Site: Catalyst to Airport Growth
The University of Maryland UAS Test Site has become the catalyst of a burgeoning technology and manufacturing campus at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. Some of the new businesses were spotlighted at a recent DED tour.
DoD Budget Short of Time and Submarines
The 2020 DoD Budget remains in a deadlock as time runs out to pass the defense policy bill. In addition to the budget battle being waged over the border wall, the defense budget does not contain everything the military had said it was seeking, including the number of attack submarines.
Still Time to Be Festival of Trees Sponsor
There is still time to be a sponsor for the Hospice Festival of Trees to be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital supports the Hospice of St. Mary’s.
Health Insurance Enrollment Open
Enrollment is open now until Dec. 15, 2019, for quality, affordable health insurance plans for 2020. Log on to the federal government’s health care site to shop for your health insurance.
DoD Under-Utilizing Talent, Experts Say
DoD is under-utilizing existing talent and losing workers to civilian jobs. It needs to take a serious look at how it trains and assigns troops for high-tech jobs, says the Defense Innovation Board.
Watergate: The Documentary – Nov. 19
“Watergate: Shadow of History” will be shown at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Nov. 19 at 6 pm. It will be introduced by the producer/writer Sherry Jones. A Q&A follows with William Galston.
HEAL Team Promoting Healthy Meeting Standards
The Healthy Eating & Active Living Action Team is working to promote healthy meeting standards within organizations in St. Mary’s County.
Military Pay Hike Is Safe, Some Lawmakers Say
A 3.1% military pay raise is set to take effect in a few months, despite current wrangling among lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
