Carriers to Return to Steam Catapult Systems
President Trump has ordered that carriers go back to steam catapult systems for launching aircraft, a move that could cost billions and reduce the ships’ capabilities.
UAS Delivers Donor Kidney in History-Making Flight
History was made recently when a University of Maryland UAS delivered a donor kidney to surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore for transplantation. The testing and prep work for the flight was conducted at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport at the university’s unmanned aircraft test site.
Merranko Muses on Teachable Moments
Dr. Sarah E. Merranko, president of the Faculty Senate at the College of Southern Maryland, was one of the key speakers at the 60th spring commencement ceremonies at CSM’s La Plata Campus on May 17, 2019.
FDR Boulevard Project Moving Ahead
The commissioners of St. Mary’s County and St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission have signed a Memorandum of Agreement that will increase efficiency and enhance collaborative efforts between MetCom construction work and Department of Public Works and Transportation’s roadway construction for the FDR Boulevard Project Phase 3.
RADM Sohl to Speak at Naval Aviation Panel
RADM Paul “L.J.” Sohl, commander of the Operational Test and Evaluation Force, will be the speaker during a panel titled Execution and Test of Innovative Naval Aviation Programs, hosted by The Patuxent Partnership. The event will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2019, from 5 to 7 pm at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park.
Four Seniors Get Scholarships From SMECO
Four high school seniors have been awarded scholarships from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Increase Lacrosse Skills at CSM Prospect Day
Male lacrosse players across the region are invited to increase their lacrosse skills at the LAX Prospect Day at College of Southern Maryland on June 15.
DHS Issues Alert on Chinese Drones
The Department of Homeland Security issued an alert on Chinese drones, which could pose security risks, including data theft. Most drones purchased in the US are manufactured in China.
Tobacco-Free Action Team Meets June 6
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Tobacco-Free Living Action Team, which will meet at 10:45 am Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the East Run Medical Center at 45870 East Run Drive in Lexington Park.
Still Time to Register for TPP Working Capital Event
There’s still time to register for The Patuxent Partnership’s Navy Working Capital Fund presentation. Gene Townsend, former comptroller of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, will speak on that topic 8 to 9:30 am Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
