GAO: On Drones, Safety Oversight Is Lagging
A recent GAO report finds that as the nation’s fleet of small recreational and commercial drones soars, federal enforcement oversight is stalling.
Presenters Announced for HSMP Meeting
Jane Lawing and Ashly Nelson will be two of the presenters at the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership 2018 annual meeting Sept. 13.
Morris to Lead Talk on Rapid Acquisition
The Patuxent Partnership will host an informational event Aug. 7 to teach about rapid acquisition. Tim Morris, the former US Air Force director of F-35 development, will be the speaker.
Pax Partnership’s August Programs
The Patuxent Partnership is planning some upcoming August 2018 programs. There is still time to register.
Summer Fun at Kids’ & Teen College
The Kids’ and Teen College continues at the College of Southern Maryland with its tradition of offering comprehensive, summer enrichment programs for children ages 5 to 17 years old. These half-day or full-day programs allow kids and teens to design a summer experience specific to their interests.
Rotary Honors Restaurant Owner
Kevin Thompson, the owner of Kevin’s Corner Kafe in Leonardtown, has been recognized for his meritorious Service Above Self by the Leonardtown Rotary Club.
Hoyer Discusses Future of Make It In America
It has been eight years since House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and House Democrats created the Make It In America plan, working to encourage private sector job creation in the US.
Lives Depend on Sailors Ready to Fight
If the Navy’s going to win the next war against a great or rising power, America’s chief petty officers must prepare deck-plate sailors to be ready to fight. Message from ADM John Richardson: Prepare yourselves and your sailors now because all of your lives depend on it.
Awards, Scholarships Earned by Art Students
About 60 College of Southern Maryland art students were part of the college’s 2018 Annual Juried Student Exhibition, and eight of the students earned awards for their work.
$639B NDAA Increases Readiness, Base Infrastructure Budgets
All service branches will see increases in readiness budgets if the Senate passes the $639.1 billion FY19 National Defense Authorization Act that passed and out of a conference committee this week. The conference summary notes $23.5 billion to sustain, repair and rebuild crumbling military buildings and other infrastructure.
