The stars were out for over 200 attendees May 29 at the Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit in Lexington Park, Maryland. The evening’s theme was “Advancing…
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Pax River Extends Hours, Lanes to Aid Traffic Flow Beginning June 5
By The Citizen on June 4, 2024
Effective Wednesday, June 5, 2024, NAS Patuxent River NAS Patuxent River will open Gate 2 to traffic starting at 5:30 a.m. Non-commercial vehicle traffic will…
Navy’s Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) Passes Key Milestone: Completes Gate 2 R3B
By The Citizen on May 20, 2024
The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) (FVL (MS)) program recently completed its Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), culminating in a Deputy Chief of Naval Operations…
226 Fallen Firefighters to be Honored at NASCAR Xfinity Series Race in Daytona, August 2024
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
Release and all photos taken by and thanks to Whelen, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Racing: We were extremely proud and honored to bring so many…
Villaruel Named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for NAS Patuxent River
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government recognized Cpl. Marc Villaruel for his exceptional work as a Department of Defense Police Officer at NAS Patuxent River at the…
Marine’s New CH-53K Helicopter Transports F-35 Airframe Between Test Sites in Maryland and New Jersey
By The Citizen on May 7, 2024
U.S. Marines flying a CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter transported an F-35C Lightning II airframe from the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Patuxent River (Pax…
Naval Test Pilot School Students Evaluate Orion Handling Qualities at NASA
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD: As part of a technical exchange with NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, 24 test…
NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Closure on Friday Morning May 3rd, 2024
By The Citizen on May 3, 2024
NAS Patuxent River will close Gate 1 on Friday, May 3rd, from 9:00 a.m., to 11 a.m. for scheduled maintenance. NAS Pax River’s Gate 2…
Woman Flown to Trauma Center After Striking NAS Patuxent River Security Fencing in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on April 23, 2024
On Monday, April 22, 2024, at approximately 10:02 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Melissa Moore…
Navy Accepts First Delivery of T-54A Training Aircraft
By The Citizen on April 23, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The new multi-engine training system brings modernized training, prepares pilots for advanced aircraft in fleet The U.S. Navy…
Patuxent River Sailor Commended for Providing Life-Saving Roadside Assistance After Tragic Crash in Hollywood
By The Citizen on April 22, 2024
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Isaiah Mercado is no stranger to high-stress scenarios. As a Navy armament weapons support equipment technician with Navy Munitions Command Atlantic…
NAS Patuxent River Moves to 100% ID Checks at Gates
By The Citizen on April 9, 2024
NAS Patuxent River has instituted a 100 % ID check policy for all personnel entering the base. While the Trusted Traveler Program remains in effect,…
U.S. Navy Delivers First P-8A Poseidon Aircraft for Increment 3 Block 2 Modifications
By The Citizen on March 28, 2024
The U.S. Navy delivered the first P-8A Poseidon aircraft to be modified with Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities to Boeing on March 27, enabling the…
NAVAIR Leadership, Programs to Present at Annual Sea-Air-Space Expo on April 8, 2024
By The Citizen on March 26, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD – A discussion panel featuring Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) leaders Adm. Carl Chebi, Rear Adm. John Dougherty,…
Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Webster Outlying Field April 10-12, 2024
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place…