When Northrop Grumman showcased its new, optionally manned Firebird aircraft by flying it to locations across the United States, the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport—home…
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VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Maryland “Stands Ready and Willing” to Receive More Afghan Interpreters
By The Citizen on August 17, 2021
‘Operation Allies Refuge’ Provides Special Immigrant Visas to Afghan Nationals Who Contributed to U.S. Efforts Maryland Ranks Fourth In The Nation For Special Immigrant Visa Refugees…
U.S. Homeland Security Warns of Heightened Threat of Violence and Terrorism
By The Citizen on August 14, 2021
Issued: August 13, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Expires: November 11, 2021, 2:00 p.m. The Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System…
NAS Pax River Requires Masks for All Following CDC, DoD Guidelines
By The Citizen on July 30, 2021
NAS Patuxent River leadership announced July 29 the requirement for all on the installation to wear face masks while in buildings on base and government…
NAS Patuxent River Transitions Back to Health Protection Condition Bravo Beginning July 28
By The Citizen on July 29, 2021
NAS Patuxent River transitioned from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo as of 5 p.m. July 28. NAS Patuxent River joins other installations…
United States Naval Test Pilot School Welcomes 50th Commander
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
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…
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)…