Using funding from the Department of the Navy, construction crews, contracted by the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works will begin performing cooperative road…
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Local Makers Join Forces with The Pax Museum to Create Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Community
By The Citizen on May 5, 2020
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum may be closed to the public due to the current pandemic, but they’ve opened their doors in a very…
“Old Gal” Takes a Victory Lap as VX-20 Sunsets the C-2A Greyhound
By The Citizen on April 26, 2020
A noteworthy chapter of Naval test flight came to an end last month at Naval Air Station Patuxent River when C-2A Greyhound BuNo 162142 made…
IRS and Federal Law Enforcement Encourages the Public to Remain Vigilant to COVID-19 Scams
By The Citizen on April 23, 2020
Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Kelly R. Jackson of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Washington Field Office are…
NEX and Commissary Announce Special Hours for Active Duty and Their Dependents, and Patrons 60 and Older Effective Friday, April 17, 2020
By The Citizen on April 16, 2020
Effective Friday, April 17, Active Duty Military members and their dependents will be allowed exclusive access at the NEX and Commissary for the first 60…
Employees from J.F. Taylor, Inc. are Working Around the Clock to Donate Much Needed PPE to Emergency Personnel
By The Citizen on April 8, 2020
J.F. Taylor, Inc. of Lexington Park is leveraging its engineering and manufacturing resources to provide our local emergency management heroes with needed Personal Protection Equipment…
As COVID-19 Crisis Escalates in Capital Region, Governor Hogan Issues Stay at Home Order Effective Tonight
By The Citizen on March 30, 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis escalates in the National Capital Region, Governor Larry Hogan today issued a Stay at Home order to protect public health and…
Joint Statement from DOJ, DOS, DOD, DHS, ODNI, FBI, NSA, and CISA on Preparations for Super Tuesday
By The Citizen on March 2, 2020
U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, Acting Director…
First Navy Osprey CMV-22B Aircraft Arrives at Patuxent River
By The Citizen on February 7, 2020
The US Navy’s first CMV-22B Osprey carrier onboard delivery (COD) aircraft arrived at Patuxent River on February 2 after completing its ferry flight from Bell’s…
The Spirit of Innovation and Freedom at the Pax River Naval Air Museum to be held on January 30, 2020
By The Citizen on January 23, 2020
Internationally recognized musician Dominic Fragman and NAVAIR engineer Anthony Malatesta will lead a community discussion of innovation in art and science in “A Quantum Case…
The College of Southern Maryland Announces Keynote Speaker for the 21st Winter Commencement on January 16, 2020
By The Citizen on January 13, 2020
The College of Southern Maryland will recognize 508 candidates for 465 degrees and 255 certificates during its 21st Winter Commencement Jan. 16 at the La…
NAS PAX RIVER – Noise Advisory for Field Carrier Landing Practice Flights on December 30, 2019, and January 3, 4, and 5, 2020
By The Citizen on December 22, 2019
Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place December 30, 2019, and January 3 to January…
Noise Advisory – Low-Level Aircraft Testing Scheduled at Webster Field from December 5 to 6, and December 9 to December 13
By The Citizen on December 4, 2019
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that fixed wing aircraft testing events involving low-level approaches to the airfield are scheduled to occur December 5…
Patuxent River Man Pleads Guilty to Abusive Sexual Contact With Two Children Under the Age of 12
By The Citizen on November 21, 2019
Justin Paul Keener, age 31, of Patuxent River, has pleaded guilty to a superseding information charging him with two counts of abusive sexual contact with…
Memorial Day: A Day to Remember the Fallen
Monday, May 25, 2020, is Memorial Day. This day is a national holiday, for remembering and honoring men and women, who have made the ultimate…