Moran Chosen as Next Chief of Naval Operations
ADM William Francis “Bill” Moran has been nominated to replace ADM John Richardson as the Navy’s chief of naval operations. He is a Cold War aviator who helped reinvent the sea service as its top personnel officer.
Speed + Readiness = Speed, Says Peters
“Speed and readiness come down to one word. Speed.” VADM Dean Peters, commander for NAVAIR, opens a panel on the imperative to accelerate acquisition and develop ready-to-deploy systems.
Dowell to Give ‘Addiction and Art’ Lecture
An “Addiction and Art” lecture will be presented at 7 pm April 18, 2019, at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus.
Blue Angels Set to Move to Super Hornets
The US Navy’s Blue Angels are tentatively set to start flying the F/A-18 Super Hornet in 2021. The move to the Super Hornet will mark the first time the fighter jet demonstration team has changed aircraft since it moved from the A-4F Skyhawk II to the F/A-18 Hornet in 1986.
An Old Cycle, Osprey Return, Spring Message From the Cap’n
Osprey observations from the nesting capital of the Chesapeake: St George Island with 60+ nesting pairs.
Good Friday, Easter Hours for Landfill, County Govt.
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019, in observance of Good Friday. All offices will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 22. The St. Andrews Landfill, six convenience centers, and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will operate as normal on Good Friday, April 19. However, the Statewide Specialized Transportation Assistance Program (SSTAP) will not operate on April 19. The St. Andrews Landfill, six convenience centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 21. The landfill, convenience centers, and STS System will be open for…
Higher Education Center Gets a New Name
For years, it was the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Today, the site that is dedicated to the advancement of education in the region is known as the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
Pax River to Participate in Hurricane Exercise
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will be joining other naval installations in the National Capital Region as they participate in the annual Hurricane Exercise/Citadel Gale 2019, also called HURREX/CG19, from April 15 to 26.
Alexander Earns Golden Gloves Championship
Great Mills resident Devante “Quiet Storm” Alexander won a 2019 Washington Golden Gloves boxing championship in the 141-pound weight class on April 6.
2nd Lex Park Mural Seeks Steady-Handed Artists
The CDC is seeking artists of all ages to help trace Lexington Park’s second major mural onto the side of WorkSpace at 46940 S. Shangri-La Drive. Tracing occurs at night, on scaffolding. Artists need a steady hand to trace the design onto the wall. Send an example of your work for a chance to join the transfer team.
