Army Alliance Newsflash
for the 
Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor (CSSC)

IN THE NEWS:
Pentagon developing ‘National Defense Science and Technology’ strategy: Memo
 
UC Santa Barbara develops smartphone app to detect Covid-19 and flu
 
Lawmakers name familiar faces in defense to budgeting reform commission
 
Army seeking to add 3D printing to programming efforts over next 5 to 7 years
 
Gold Star Families Day would be celebrated each September under new proposal
 
Officer faces court-martial for refusing mask mandate, COVID test
 
ARMY ALLIANCE ANNUAL LUNCHEON MEETING:
The Army Alliance will hold its annual luncheon meeting on Mar 16, 11:30AM to 1:30PM at Water's Edge Events Center.  Featured speaker is the Maryland Secretary of Commerce, R. Michael Gill.  Register by Mar 9 by clicking HERE.

EVENTS:
NEW:  The Susquehanna Workforce Network (SWN) has announced two free career training opportunities:  Microsoft Office Administrative Specialist and Computer Support Technician.  Registration for these courses close on Feb 9.  

Several APG young professional groups are banding together to offer joint events for their members. Join the AFCEA Emerging Leaders, AOC Young Ravens, and AUSA Young Professionals for a co-hosted virtual trivia night. Set for Feb 10, at 5 PM EST on Zoom, trivia night will be run by Walsh Trivia, featured on CBS This Morning, CBS News, CNN, and Business Insider. Tickets are $12, and prizes will be awarded to the top three scoring teams. For more information or to sign up visit the AUSA Website.

Northeastern Maryland Technical Council (NMTC) iDisruptor 3.9 - Revolution & Resilience: Rethinking the 21st Century Supply Chain, will be held virtually Feb 17, 11AM to 12:30PM.  Consider new strategies for revolutionizing and making our supply chain more resilient!  More info and register HERE.  

The Northeastern Maryland Technology Council (NMTC) Virtual Water Cooler, Mar 3, 4PM will address some of the tax changes for 2022, and more to come pending what is in the Infrastructure Bill recently passed in November.  Register HERE

NEW:  Sign up to participate in Aberdeen Proving Ground Monument To Monument Run To Honor 5K Run/Walk!  This event will be virtual and you can walk/run your neighborhood, your favorite trail or your treadmill from Friday, April 1 12:00AM to Sunday, April 3, 2022.  Register now!

Northeastern Maryland Technology Council (NMTC) presents the 11th Visionary Awards Gala, Apr 20, 5:30 to 8PM, at Water’s Edge Events Center.  The Visionary Awards celebrates efforts that contribute to building a STEM-educated workforce and advancing technology & innovation.  Click HERE for sponsorship and registration information.

The Discovery Center at Water’s Edge will present The Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival on Jun 11 at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium featuring a day of interactive activities and exploration. Attendees will enjoy sports competitions, drone races, play areas, magic shoes, fun science experiments, and much more! Festivities will include a regional science fair for middle school students, and a family festival with activities for learners of all ages, from infants to adults. The event is free.  For more information about the Discovery Center at Waters Edge, visit www.apgdiscovery.com, or send an email to info@apgdiscovery.com.

LEARN ABOUT APG!
Check out the Army Alliance YouTube Channel!
View the "ABCs of APG."  No technical talk, just plain English, written with our community audience in mind!  Learn about the APG mission and why APG is so important to our Nation and to Northeastern Maryland.  New video added, "B is for Chem/Bio."  Other videos are available, "Intro to APG," "R is for Research and Development,"  "T is for Testing and Evaluation,"and "C is for C5ISR."  Other videos to be added over the next several months.

RESOURCE TO HELP YOU TO NAVIGATE DOING BUSINESS WITH APG:
Click HERE to see the online version of "Alphabet Suit."  The booklet includes a step-by-step instruction on how to do business with APG, common acronyms and definitions, military courtesies, and much more!  The booklet was a collaborative effort by the Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development and the Army Alliance.

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Patriot Sponsor:
Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development

Major Granting Organization:
Maryland Department of Commerce, Division of Military and Federal Affairs

Army Alliance Four Star Sponsors:

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