In Our Community
The Calvert County Times
Thursday, December 6, 2018
17
Leadership Class Experiences Defense Industry
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2019
on Nov.1 participated in the third of nine educational ses-
sions for the 2018-19 LSM Executive Program - Defense
and Industry. Class members headed aboard Naval Sup-
port Activity Indian Head where they received an over-
view of base operations from the host command. They
were also briefed on Naval Ordinance Safety & Security
Activity (NOSSA) and heard from the commanding of-
ficer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head EOD
Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Captain Scott
Kraft. The morning session concluded with remarks by
Bonnie Green, executive director of The Patuxent Part-
nership and Brian Klaas, president of the Military Alli-
ance Council who discussed how the community and the
military are working together to build mutually beneficial
partnerships.
The afternoon was segmented into tours of various
NSWC IHEODTD facilities. Participants watched an ex-
plosive ordinance disposal (EOD) robotics demonstration
and learned about explosive detection equipment. They
then toured the cartridge- and propellant-actuated devices
(CAD/PAD) manufacturing facility and a detonation sci-
ence building. The day ended with a behind-the-scenes
look at the 420 gallon mixer and a question and answer
session with several scientists and engineers working in
the Energetics Laboratory. As the class traveled around
the base, they were treated to a windshield tour by Becky
D’Ambrosio LSM’17, director of Public and Congressio-
nal Affairs, and John Hungerford LSM’18, director of In-
frastructure Strategy, NSWC IHEODTD.
Most of the Class of 2019 had never had the opportu-
nity to see what goes on at NSWC IHEODTD. The day
was both educational and inspiring and participants were
The Leadership Southern Maryland Class of 2019 had the opportunity to tour facilities that operate on Naval Surface Warfare
Center Indian Head Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD). This included an up-close and
personal experience with EOD robotics. The class spent November 1st in Indian Head, Maryland learning the ways in which
the defense and supporting industries critically impact Southern Maryland. Photo by Matthew Poynor
left with a new-found understanding of the ways in which
the defense and supporting industries in Indian Head criti-
cally impact our region.
The class wrapped up the day with a networking event
hosted by the LSM Alumni Association at The Charles in
La Plata, Maryland. Class participants were able to gather
and reflect on the day’s experiences and lessons learned.
Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-
based program that educates and inspires a diverse group
of current and emerging leaders creating opportunities for
Get Your Shingles Together!
Fall is the Best Time for
a New Roof!
g
g
g
collaborations and partnerships impacting the community
needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties ensur-
ing a cross-section of the region including diversity of geo-
graphic location, profession, ethnicity and gender.
For more information, please contact Denise Foster, ex-
ecutive director, Leadership Southern Maryland, 301-862-
7663, via email [email protected] or visit www.
leadershipsomd.org.
Press Release from LSM
50 Year Full Replacement Value Warranty
Select ShingleMaster – Earned by Only
1% of the Nation’s Roofers
Traditional Asphalt Shingles, Architectural,
Designer & Luxury Styles, and Flat Roofing
FREE GUTTERS & GUARDS
with Roofing Purchase
+ MONTHLY PAYMENTS AS LOW AS $99
EXP. 10/25/18 Licensed, Bonded, Insured. MHIC 51346, VA 2705048183A, DC 67006785, PA 115431.
Valid initial visit only. Min. purchase required. Cannot be combined with other offers. Financing OAC. Not valid on sales by Restoration Division.
For EXTRA $ 250 OFF you must call
(844) 436-5664 Promo Code: SOMD
Call
Long !
ng
Roofi
844-436-LONG
LongRoofing.com
A TRUSTED NAME SINCE 1945
We build Trust and Peace of Mind
into every Long Product