VADM: F-35 Program Could Be Hurt If Plan With Turkey Is Nixed
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. F-35 program manager VADM Mathias Winter tells Capitol Hill lawmakers that if Turkey is ejected from the F-35 program, it would deal an immediate blow to the production rate for new planes and place fresh stress on an already strained supply chain, reports Breaking Defense. NAWCAD Lakehurst has adapted weapons loaders for the F-35B, reports dcmilitary.com. The modified support equipment gives the Lightning II more…
Peters to Keynote Mission Readiness Event
The Patuxent Partnership asks: What are the greatest challenges to mission readiness? Join the group for a full day of speakers and panel discussions on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, to explore readiness, sustainment, and moving forward together.
Gymnast Krasznay Takes State Title
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy is wrapping up a big year. Coaches and staff are proud of the recent achievements of several USAG gymnasts as they end a season that’s been full of competition highlights and exciting travels.
CDC Examines How It Can Help Lexington Park
The St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation is looking for input from county residents on what they think are the biggest needs in Lexington Park.
Bay District VFD to Conduct Training Burn
The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a training burn at 23070 Three Notch Road in California starting at 8 am on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Navy Plans for Unmanned ‘Ghost Fleet’
Navy plans for a “ghost fleet” of 10 large unmanned vessels able to operate without humans aboard and estimated at $2.7 billion over the next five years.
Dome Watch App Increases Govt. Transparency
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer has released a rebuilt version of his popular app — formerly known as Whip Watch and now called Dome Watch.
MedStar Hospital Unveils New Dining Area
Visitors to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown will notice a change in the hospital’s dining area. After undergoing a significant transformation over a year and a half, the new Blue Heron Café has officially opened at the hospital.
US Moves to Halt F-35 Sale to Turkey
US takes first step in halting sale of F35 fighter jets to Turkey in retaliation for Ankara’s decision to purchase a Russian surface-to-air missile system.
Visions of Verses Celebrates Artists, Poets
Multiple organizations are working to present an event celebrating art and all of its facets during Visions of Verses on April 13, 2019, at the calvART Gallery in Prince Frederick.
