Cmdr. Jeremy “Silas” DeBons took command of United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) from Lt. Col. Rory “Pikey” Feely during an airborne change of…
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Navy Names New Executive Director of Aviation Warfare Center at its Pax River Headquarters
By The Citizen on July 15, 2021
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) welcomed Stephen E. Cricchi as the new civilian executive director at its Pax River headquarters, July 14.…
NAS Patuxent River UAS Airspace Coordinators Collaborate with Local Archaeologists in St. Mary’s City
By The Citizen on July 15, 2021
Although the discovery of St. Mary’s Fort in Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) was made using technology not involving an unmanned aerial system (UAS), a…
Nine Additional CH-53K™ King Stallion™ Helicopters Under Contract
By The Citizen on July 1, 2021
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD. – A contract to build nine CH-53K™ King Stallion™ helicopters with an additional contract option for nine more aircraft…
NAS Patuxent River Announces Independence Day Weekend Gate Hours
By The Citizen on June 29, 2021
NAS Patuxent River’s gates will operate under the following hours from Friday July 2 to Monday July 5: NAS Pax River Gate 1- Open NAS…
NAS Patuxent River Updates Health Protection Condition Alpha, Expands Base Access and Programs
By The Citizen on June 29, 2021
Naval Air Station announced June 25 that the installation is now in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha. Commanders and public health personnel use HPCON levels…
Off-Duty Navy Fire Inspector Pulls Motorist From Burning Vehicle
By The Citizen on June 24, 2021
Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire Inspector Karen Montgomery, assigned to Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP), had just passed through a construction zone June 16…
Pax River Museum Obtains Retired Blue Angel Aircraft
By The Citizen on June 18, 2021
After months of preparations and discussions with the navy, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is thrilled to announce the addition of a Blue Angel…
St. Mary’s County Commissioners Commemorate Flag Day
By The Citizen on June 16, 2021
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County recognized Flag Day, Monday, June 14, with a patriotic event on the grounds of the governmental center in Leonardtown.…
Blue Angel #7 Makes Final Flight to NAS Patuxent River, Will Be Placed at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Coming Soon!
By The Citizen on June 15, 2021
Today in 1946 the Blue Angels performed their first public flight demonstration from their first training base and team headquarters at Naval Air Station (NAS)…
NAS Patuxent River Updates Select Programs Under New COVID Guidelines
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
Naval Air Station’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), Commissary, Navy Exchange, and other services announced updates to some of their programming following new DoD COVID…
NAS Patuxent River to Reopen Commissary Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Following Pest Control Measures
By The Citizen on May 26, 2021
NAS Patuxent River reopened its base commissary beginning Wednesday, May 26, 2021 following a five-day closure for pest control measures. “Health protection and safety is…
U.S. Navy to Hold Virtual Public Meetings on Tuesday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 19 for Patuxent River Complex Testing and Training Activities Draft Environmental Impact Statement
By The Citizen on May 13, 2021
The U.S. Navy invites you attend a virtual public meeting on May 18 or 19 regarding the Patuxent River Complex Testing and Training Activities Environmental…
NAS Patuxent River to Re-Open Gate 3 on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
By The Citizen on May 2, 2021
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will reopen Gate 3 beginning Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Gate 3 will be open from 5:30 a.m., to 6:00 p.m.…
Effective Immediately, Naval District Washington Returns to Health Protection Condition Bravo / Bravo Plus
By The Citizen on May 2, 2021
Installations under Bravo include Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Naval Support Activity Washington, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity South Potomac while Naval Support…