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…
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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…
Governor Moore Announces Additional Employment Support for Impacted Federal Workers
By The Citizen on April 20, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of a new process to streamline hiring for four critical and hard-to-fill position types across the state government. The…
NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for April 17, 2025
By The Citizen on April 17, 2025
Communities surrounding the Patuxent River Naval Air Station and Fort Mary Walker, Virginia are advised that nighttime noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place…
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County & NAS PAX Announce Joint Meeting April 29th, 2025
By The Citizen on April 15, 2025
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX) will hold a joint meeting on…
Hoyer, Governor Wes Moore Statements After Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Workers’ Collective Bargaining Rights
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order ending federal workers’ collective bargaining rights. “Maryland will always have the backs of…
Governor Wes Moore Announce Agreement on Final Budget Framework Which Proposes Massive Tax Hikes for Maryland
By The Citizen on March 21, 2025
Former Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement. “Today is a sad and unfortunate day for Maryland that was entirely avoidable. The tax hikes proposed…
Governor Moore Announces Additional Support for Federal Workers Through New Partnership with Work for America
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
Governor Wes Moore this evening announced a new partnership with Work for America to advance the Moore-Miller Administration’s initiatives to support federal workers. Through Work for America’s Civic…