Students Compete With Unmanned Aircraft
Students who love unmanned aircraft will be competing in the annual Student Unmanned Aerial System Competition June 15 to 19, 2016, sponsored by the Seafarer chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems and supported by The Patuxent Partnership.
SMECO Board Candidates Nominated
Candidates for the five seats up for election on the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors have been chosen.
China Will Press US on Maritime Issues at Beijing Talks
China is expected to pressure the US on maritime issues at talks in Beijing next week. Reports claim China is angry about an increased US military presence in the disputed South China Sea.
Plan Your Future at SMHEC Open House
The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center offers more than 90 degree programs including bachelor completion degrees, doctorates and more than 50 master’s degrees. Learn all about them and more at the center’s open house from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016.
Hoyer Hosts Annual Military Service Academy Forum
The annual Military Service Academy Forum at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro was held for 5th District students and their parents to learn about admission to the five US service academies.
Progress Swift on JSF Takeoff, Landing Testing
Progress has been quick on extensive preparations on board amphibious assault ships for short takeoffs and landings of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. This will ensure that the ships’ flight decks, sensors, and weapons systems can accommodate the first-ever deployment of the fighter jet set for 2018.
SMECO Puts Reliability to the Test
SMECO has been investing a substantial amount of time and money into upgrading the transmission and distribution systems in Southern Maryland to ensure continued superior reliability. These upgrades proved their value in 2015.
DefSec: China Building ‘Great Wall of Self-Isolation’
Criticizing China’s actions in the South China Sea during the Naval Academy commencement address, Carter warned China that it is on a path to build a “great wall of self-isolation.”
CSM Softball Facilities Upgraded
New dugouts, reconditioned turf, an upgraded sound system, and a higher outfield fence are making the College of Southern Maryland Lady Hawks softball team feel like they’ve hit the big leagues.
Veterans Book Club Plans Discussions
A new book club for veterans has scheduled a book discussion of “If You Lived Here” at the Lexington Park Library on June 3.
