April Sees Lower Unemployment, Still Not Enough
Unemployment drops to lowest since May 2008, Congressman Hoyer urges GOP to work across the aisle to open more middle class jobs.
UCLASS Won’t Have Deep Strike Capabilities
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 necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. The Navy’s decision on its UCLASS capabilities may be narrowing. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus says the Navy UCLASS probably won’t possess autonomous deep strike capability, reports USNI. Two acquisition reform bills — one from the Senate one from the House — are progressing toward marriage or an “ugly collision,” reports the Hill. DefSec Ashton Cater announces two nominations: Adm. John Richardson,…
AVIAN Named TPP Member of the Year
Congratulations to AVIAN LLC for receiving The Patuxent Partnership’s 2014 Member of the Year award.
Hornet Fighter Jet Crashes in Persian Gulf
Both pilots ejected without serious injury, the Hornet was lost, the crash occurred just after launch and was not the result of hostile activity.
Pax River Museum Annual Meeting May 14
The public is invited to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum annual meeting May 14, 2015, at 5 pm for refreshments before the 5:30 meeting.
Krispy Kreme Coming to Lexington Park
Newcomers and make-overs are refining and re-defining Lexington Park, MD, business corridors.
Amazon UAS Patent Reveals ‘Bring it to Me’
Imagine ordering a snack for delivery when you’re stuck in traffic, Amazon has a plan.
Vote for Your Favorite of 17 Innovators, May 13
It’s the Crab Pot Pitch and the People’s Choice will move onward to judges awarding cash prizes and opportunities for innovation in So. MD.
“Stuff the Bus” During Transportation Week
St. Mary’s County is getting an early start celebrating National Transportation Week, which kicks off May 16. St. Mary’s Transity System (STS) will be celebrating the week asking the community to come forward and “stuff the bus” with donations of non-perishable food items for local pantries.
JSF Could Be ‘Biggest White Elephants in History’
In a scathing report of cost overruns and delays of the JSF, a former UK defense official says the fighter jet is already a white elephant.
