A New Chapter for Walden Sierra
Several changes have occurred at Walden Sierra this summer, changes representing the latest in the organization’s ongoing strategic response to community needs.
SMECO, CoBank Donate to Local Organizations
Three organizations recently received donations from the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and CoBank.
Local Sites to Join Nationwide Bell-Ringing Ceremony
The bells at St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Lighthouse museums will participate in a nationwide bell-ringing commemoration at 3 pm Aug. 25, 2019, at to honor those who were among the first enslaved Africans to arrive in the English colonies in the New World 400 years ago.
SPACECOM Standup Aug. 29
Upon its standup, SPACECOM head Gen. Jay Raymond will inherit 87 units, covering missile warning, satellite operations, space control and space support — and pull about 642 personnel from US Strategic Command.
MUM-T’s the Word at Panels on AI, ANA
MUM-T’s the Word at an ANA panel hosted by The Patuxent Partnership on Sept. 19, 2019. The TPP ANA Panel, Manned plus Unmanned: Agile, Lethal, Effective, will be presented with the help of RADM Brian Corey.
Save the Date for Hospital’s 2019 Gala
It’s time to mark your calendar for the 32nd annual MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Gala. The 2019 Gala will be held Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in the Hollywood Social Hall from 7 pm to midnight.
Medals Awarded to US-Mexico Border Troops
Thousands of US troops who deployed to the US-Mexico border will receive the Armed Forces Service Medal, created by President Bill Clinton.
Funding Provides Training for STEM Educators
Maryland elected officials, including Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, have come together to secure funding to train STEM Educators in the state.
International Overdose Awareness Day Set
International Overdose Awareness Day is recognized each year on Aug. 31, and this year Beacon of Hope Recovery and Wellness Center of Walden is taking part in the recognition day with a public event on Aug. 30 from 1 to 3 pm.
Readiness Rate of F-35s Raises Questions
A Project on Government Oversight’s Center for Defense Information June 2019 reports reveals that 8.7 percent of the 23 F-35s jets in the Edwards Air Force Base test fleet were “fully mission capable.”
