The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) successfully demonstrated innovative mission planning software for swarms and other configurations of unmanned air, surface, and underwater…
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REMINDER! Naval Air Station Patuxent River Performing 100% ID Checks
By The Citizen on June 16, 2025
NAS Patuxent River began conducting 100% ID checks at all gates at 4:00 p.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025 until further notice. Personnel that are…
VX-23 “Salty Dogs” Welcome Zilberman as Newest Commander
By The Citizen on June 16, 2025
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD.: Col. Jay Zarra turned over command of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 “Salty…
Marine Corps Squadron Awards High School Scholarships, Inspires STEM Careers in Naval Aviation
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
The Marine Corps Aviation Association, John Glenn Squadron (MCAA JGS) in Patuxent River recently recognized high school graduates in the Southern Maryland tri-county area who…
Maryland Attorney General Joins 21 Other States Opposing Trump’s Military Deployment in State of California
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
On June 12th, 2025, US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully federalized thousands of members of California’s National Guard and ordered…
NAVAIR Commander Recognizes 13 Teams, Individuals Who ‘Changed The Game’ at Annual Commander’s Awards
By The Citizen on June 10, 2025
NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. Carl Chebi recognized individuals and teams in nine categories aligned directly to NAVAIR’s focus areas—speed of capability, affordability and availability—at the…
U.S. Marine Corps Receives Final MQ-9A Reaper, Concluding Rapid Delivery Effort
By The Citizen on June 6, 2025
Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD – The U.S. Marine Corps received its final MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) Uncrewed Aircraft System…
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Announces Closure of Gate 1 on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
By The Citizen on June 2, 2025
Naval Air Station Patuxent River announced that Gate 1 will be closing for over 2 hours for barrier maintenance on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from…
New Unmanned Test System Accelerates UAS Development at NAWCAD
By The Citizen on May 27, 2025
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is boosting its testing capabilities with a new UAS experimentation system showcased recently at a training event…
Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating For First Time in Over 50 Years, Gov Moore Releases Statement Blaming Trump
By The Citizen on May 15, 2025
Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating for first time in over 50 years, ending a historic run of fiscal stability that stretched back to 1973. Statement…
Annual Fleet Workshop Equips Warfighters with Training on Evolving Aircrew Systems
By The Citizen on May 12, 2025
Military personnel from across the country gathered near NAS Patuxent River May 5-8 for an annual workshop aimed at strengthening fleet training on critical aircrew…
U.S. Navy Restores T-10 Test Cell Facility at Patuxent River, Enhancing Fleet Readiness
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD: The Navy’s T-10 Test Cell Facility at Pax River is undergoing a significant revitalization that will enable engine…
Signed Maryland Legislations on April 22nd, 2025 – Governor Moore “Promotes Public Safety and Criminal Justice”
By The Citizen on April 24, 2025
Governor Wes Moore presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included The Expungement Reform Act, a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration’s…
Plan Ahead, Prepare Early: Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1, 2025
By The Citizen on April 24, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Emergency Services (DES) urges community members to be prepared for the next Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June…
NAS Patuxent River to Participate in Navy Hurricane Preparedness/Disaster Response Exercise
By The Citizen on April 21, 2025
NAS Patuxent River will participate in an annual hurricane preparedness and recovery exercise April 21-May 2, 2025. HURRICANE EXERCISE/CITADEL GALE (HURREX/CG) 2025 is an annual…