Hosptialman Melodie Abell, a native of California, Maryland, is playing a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to maintain a healthy and ready fighting…
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NAS Patuxent River Gate One Closed for Maintenance, Gate Two Open as Primary Gate, Tuesday, August 11, 2020
By The Citizen on August 11, 2020
NAS Patuxent River Naval Air Station Announced Gate 1 will be closed for maintenance today, Tuesday, August 11, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.…
NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Restricted to Mission Essential Personnel/Telework Status Due to Hurricane Isaias
By The Citizen on August 4, 2020
NAS Patuxent River has restricted access to critical personnel and mission essential personnel only as of 11 p.m. Aug. 3, 2020 in response to Hurricane…
Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Field Carrier Landing Practice Flights July 29, 2020
By The Citizen on July 28, 2020
Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place July 29, 2020 between the hours of 8:30…
NAS Patuxent River NEX Barber Shop Now Open to Active Duty by Appointment
By The Citizen on July 8, 2020
The Pax River Navy Exchange Barbershop has reopened to Active Duty by appointment only. Patrons must wear a face covering and use hand sanitizer prior…
Mechanicsville Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $400,000 in Government Benefits
By The Citizen on June 17, 2020
Victor Demattia, age 64, of Mechanicsville, pleaded guilty yesterday to theft of government property, for stealing more than $400,000 in Civil Service Retirement benefits and…
Minor Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Utility Poles and Security Fence in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on June 17, 2020
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at approximately 3:13 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Lincoln Avenue in Lexington Park, for…
Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Low-Level Nighttime Helicopter Testing at Webster Outlying Field June 9-12, 2020
By The Citizen on June 5, 2020
Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that low-altitude nighttime testing helicopter testing events are scheduled to take place June 9 to June 12,…
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Calvert County
By The Citizen on June 3, 2020
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at approximately 10:10 p.m., firefighters from NAS Patuxent River alerted the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center, they received information…
Road Construction Work Beginning Monday, May 11, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Gate One Entrance
By The Citizen on May 8, 2020
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…
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…
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…