Here's What's Happening This Week 8.27.2025
TPP Program & Updates
Annual TPP Defense Summit NOVEMBER 19th! Third time is the charm!
September 10, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:30 pm TPP/MCAA/ANA/Panel – “Achieving Project Eagle: Requirements, Funding and Acquisition Strategy for the Corps” Filling fast, register before we are at capacity!
Confirmed:
- BGen David Walsh, Program Executive Office, Air Anti-submarine Warfare, Assault, and Special Mission Programs (PEO(A))
- BGen Dustin Byrum, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation (ADCA)
- Col Thomas Dono, Marine Corps Systems Command’s Chief of Staff
- BGen Robert Meade, Programs & Resources (P&R)
Invited:
- BGen Timothy Brady, Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD)
Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/mcaa-ana-tpp-panel/
Venue: PRNAM Tech Hall
We thank our Sponsor Rolls-Royce
The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website
here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.
TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Michelle Reloba for more information at 301-866-4088 or contact michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org
TPP – NAWCAD - NAVAIR - TECH BRIDGE
Tech Bridge–NAVAL X: https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/
Artificial Intelligence Augmented Testing (AIAT) Prize Challenge
The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic and Palmetto Tech Bridge (PTB), in collaboration with the PEO MLB, are seeking solutions for leveraging AI to revolutionize testing and evaluation processes. The PEO MLB Artificial Intelligence Augmented Testing (AIAT) initiative aims to address the challenges of traditional automation processes and tool capabilities, which rely on very detailed human intervention to develop, execute, and maintain automation test scripts. This leads to significant costs, delays, and inefficiencies. The Challenge is now LIVE on Challenge.gov and can be viewed here: https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=peo-mlb-artificial-intelligence-augmented-testing-aiat
24 September 2025 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm- VAQ Squadron Post-Deployment Debrief. A squadron post-deployment debrief organized by the local Association of Old Crows (AOC) Chapter in conjunction with PMA-234!
Classification: SECRET//REL to USA, AUS (Open to Government, Contractors, Australian Foreign Nationals)
Location: Precise Boyington Conference Room
Register: https://mp.gg/gcuuqfjx
To streamline security, please register with your official government or contractor email. Registration will close on September 15th. SMO code will be provided after registration to all non-US government personnel. PMA-234 Security will submit visit requests for US government civilians and military personnel.
EDUCATION
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center seek companies within St. Mary’s County to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Apprenticeships will begin between June and September 2026. For more information about how to hire skilled high school seniors to build your future workforce, please contact Kim White, AMP/TJR Secretary, at kawhite@smcps.org. You can also click on this link to view our AMP/TJR Employer Video.
Straight to the workforce: Charles County public schools’ programs show success
https://paxpartnership.org/straight-to-the-workforce-charles-public-schools-programs-show-success/
St. Mary’s College of Maryland ( SMCM) https://www.smcm.edu/ The National Public Honors College. Events here:
Sept. 5, 2025 | 4 pm - 6 pm - Volunteer Expo! Learn about community service organizations and volunteer opportunities to join. The event will be held outside Glendening Hall on the Lawn from 4-6 p.m. Some of the non-profits there will be Historic St. Mary's City, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Relay for Life, St. Mary's River Watershed Association, and many others.
The SMCM Office of Community Outreach & Engagement would like the community's input on how to improve campus-community connections. We are asking all Southern Maryland residents to take this short survey to tell us about their perceptions of/experience with the College, and how they would like to see the College engage with the community.
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Information, news, and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration is Ongoing for Community Education Courses at
www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation
NEWS: CSM has formed a cross-functional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force to lead the strategic integration of AI in teaching, learning, and operations. This initiative reflects the college’s commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation while advancing the goals outlined in its Built for Success strategic plan. Read more here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2025/csm-establishes-ai-task-force-to-guide-integration-of-artificial-intelligence-across-campus.html
Employment Opportunities
Thursday, September 4 | 10 am-1 pm St. Mary’s County Job Fair- Location: USMSM Smart Building / 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
Business Registration: https://tccsmd.news/StMarysJobFair_BusRegistSept4
Jobseeker Registration: https://tccsmd.news/StMarysJobFair_JobseekerRegSept4
RESOURCES & EVENTS
Upcoming Leadership Southern Maryland Events! Save the Dates:
September 11 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am- LEAP Information Session — Virtual
Registration for all sessions here: https://leadershipsomd.org/information-session-registration/?blm_aid=19939
Save the Date: LSM Homecoming Oct. 8th!
Help the Homecoming Team pull off the next Best Homecoming Ever! They seek items for their silent & live Homecoming auctions—from local goods to event tickets, to unique experiences. Organize a basket with your class, and show 'em who's the Best Class Ever. We also seek event volunteers! Got Auction Ideas? christa@aaacpa.com Available to Volunteer? Volunteer Sign-Up
September 18, 2025, 12:15 pm-1:30 pm, Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland (HRSM) Virtual webinar by Jess Goldberg. This virtual session will explore effective strategies for handling tough workplace conversations and delivering feedback with clarity and empathy. Attendees will learn practical techniques to navigate sensitive issues, manage emotional responses, and foster a culture of open communication and trust. FREE to attend. Approved for 1 SHRM and HRCI recertification credit. Sponsored by Paylocity. Details : https://hrasmonline.shrm.org/events/2025/09/employee-relationsnavigating-difficult-conversations-and
Governor Moore Launches Resource Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Join today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
- Summer hours Tuesday - Friday until 6 pm. Regular weekend hours. Flight Simulators open Tuesday to Sunday 12-4 pm, and 10-4 pm on Saturdays.
- The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
- The PRNAM Association is seeking a commission-based Business Development Representative. Resumes may be sent to scott.gray@paxmuseum.org
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed here: https://www.sbdchelp.com. Check out their NO-Cost online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
July small business courses found here:
https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1
Greenwell Foundation is seeking Nature Volunteers to provide support for our PreK to 1st grade environmental education field trips, guided hikes and kayaking programs, tabling at outreach events, and more! Learn more and apply here.
TEDCO Leading innovation to market- find funding/explore resources https://www.tedcomd.com/
Newsletter Link: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters
Events calendar: https://www.tedcomd.com/events
FYSA: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and spurring innovation in the defense industrial base. Executive Orders
Read more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/modernizing-defense-acquisitions-and-spurring-innovation-in-the-defense-industrial-base/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
September 3, 2025 | 5:00 pm -University of Maryland MATRIX Lab's Evening@SMART program, "Reliable Learning for Multi-Robot Autonomy" with Dr. Pratap Tokekar at the USMSM SMART Building. Networking starts at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. This event is free to attend, and light snacks are provided! Register now at https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-0903
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here:
https://www.sotterley.org/events/
Docents and Visitor Center Assistants Needed!
Volunteer form: https://sotterley.org/?ff_landing=6
· August 31, 2025 Sweet Summer Nights at Sotterley
· September 13 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm- Sunset at Sotterley Gala
· September 20 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Birding the Fields and Trails of Historic Sotterley
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - Events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
NEWS: HSMC announces the launch of www.stmarysfort.com, a new digital experience designed to connect the public with one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Maryland’s history.
- September 9, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 pm Living With Nature (Members)
Members are invited to a landscape design talk with Kim Hollaway, HSMC Grounds Manager. Learn how to create outdoor spaces that welcome both people and wildlife. Free; registration required: ginger.newman-askew@maryland.gov.
- September 21, 2025 | 10 am & 1 pm Maryland Dove Public Sail on the St. Mary’s River. Learn about the 1634 voyage while enjoying scenic views. Ages 5+. $60 Registration required: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov.
Find Local Farmers Markets Near You! Southern Maryland Buy Local Guide Available Now- Your one-stop resource support for local farmers and enjoy the best of SoMD. View the SoMD Farmers Market Guide HERE
St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up:
https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Planning a Conference or meeting? St Mary’s County is a prime location. Partner with organizations to highlight local lodging options and 'things to do' for conference attendees. Check out the St. Mary’s County website: Visit St. Mary's MD
St. Mary’s County Activity Search: https://recreation.stmarysmd.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&category=SPEC
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit:
https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/
Free admission for the Military!
NOTE! Clement’s Island Museum is closed for reconstruction.
Waterfront Parks: See you at the Beach! Cool off at one of St. Mary's County's three Waterfront Parks: Elms Beach, Myrtle Point and Snow Hill. Entry is free on non-holiday weekdays, and $8 per vehicle for county residents on weekends and holidays. Plan to go multiple weekends? Waterfront Passes are available! For more info: webtrack@stmaryscountymd.gov or call 301-475-4200 x 1800 |
