SOMD Tech Bridge at TechPort – https://techport.center connects naval technology needs to innovative solutions from industry, startups, academia, and more, with a focus on unmanned systems, autonomous tech, modeling/simulation, and training environments.
NOTE: The Navy just pre-released the NAVAIR & NAVSEA Open Topic Commercial Solutions Offering (CSO); Counter Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) technologies. They are pre-preparing information on an upcoming virtual industry day on the topic. More info: https://www.navysbir.com/n26_3/DON26BX03-NP002.htm
St. Mary's Summer Camps, Sports Camps and Sports Academies will be here before you know it! Stay tuned for The Scoop — R&P's official summer camp catalog guide here:
The Navy needs next-generation munitions, so it’s spending millions on innovation hubs. The service is teaming up with industrial park-builder ACMI to create an energetics facility in Maryland.
Join on July 15, 2026 for the Army Training Verse Innovation Prize Challenge Tabletop Exchange, where you'll connect directly with Army stakeholders, explore emerging challenge areas, and discover opportunities to contribute to next-generation modeling, simulation, AI, and digital engineering capabilities.
Participants will gain valuable insight into the four prize challenge areas and have the opportunity to compete for a share of the anticipated $450,000 prize purse.
Whether you're a startup, small business, research institution, or established technology company, this is an opportunity to showcase innovative ideas, build strategic partnerships, and help shape the future of Army readiness.
You are invited to the MATRIX Lab's first Industry Open House on July 15. Sponsored by HII Mission Technologies, this event will highlight how industry, academia, and government can collaborate through the MATRIX Lab to accelerate innovation, transition technologies, and strengthen the regional ecosystem supporting Navy and federal government priorities.
University of Maryland MATRIX Lab Industry Open House
Thursday, July 30, 2026 |11:15 amEastern Time (US & Canada)|1 hr 30 mins Webex meeting: 15th webinar in our AFCEA Cyber Webinar series!
The Distinguished DoW/USG Cyber Panel:
Mr. Rich Kutter, Mr. Greg Sleppy,Mr. Rob Armbrust, Mr. Dennis Lindell, Mr. Tom Barnett, Mr. Stephen Lee, Mr. Jeff Poole, CAPT Boris Montatsky, U. S. Coast Guard
Moderator: Mr. Bob Hanley, Sabre Systems VP Cyber and Engineering.
August 17th-24th,2026 -Training Class:Save Time and Money on MIL-DTL-901E Equipment Shock Qualification with 901Engineering & Training
California MD, Location: TBD – Kurt Hartsough was the Navy’s SME on surface ship equipment shock qualification for 25 years. 901E&T, is located in Lusby MD. He provides training and consulting for Navy programs requiring equipment shock qualification. The class is broken into multiple levels to assist program managers in understanding the Navy’s OPNAVINST 9072.2B acquisition requirements, test engineers to understand the complexities and inconsistencies in MIL-DTL-901E and design engineers to further understand the requirements for component testing, isolator design and design guidelines. Information on the classes can be found at 901ET.COM.
Jointhe YMCA today as a Founding Member by visiting our membership trailer onsite and take a hard hat tour of the facility.
Founding Members will receive:
· First choice at exclusive YMCA swag
· Priority access one week before the grand opening
· Recognition on our Founding Member recognition wall inside the YMCA
LAST CALL:Friday,June 26th, 2026, the Pax River Navy League team is hosting its 28th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Navy Relief at the Cedar Point Golf Course. Please complete the form to reserve your foursome and send it to Scott White at: swhite@htii.com.
Flight Simulators open Tuesday to Sunday, 12-4 pm, and 10-4 pm on Saturdays. The museum is seeking adults (18+) to supervise the simulators on weekends. Emaildan.dickey@paxmuseum.orgfor more information!
CALL FOR Adult Volunteers for the Flight Sims Team email
A Southern Maryland tradition, this family-friendly music festival, will be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening. (grounds opening at 5:30 p.m.) Concerts are FREE of charge and open to the public.
June 26, 2026 | 7 pm - 9 pm
July 3, 2026 | 7 pm - 9 pm
July 10, 2026 | 7 pm - 9 pm
July 17, 2026 | 7 pm - 9 pm
July 24, 2026 | 7 pm - 9 pm
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here:
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is launching a new online registration platform! CivicPlus provides improved access to activities, classes, leagues, memberships, and facility reservations with seamless online registration and secure payment processing. Create a household account here: https://secure.rec1.com/MD/st-marys-county-md/catalog
