The Navy recently installed the world’s first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC) aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), where Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) will…
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Final VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Delivered
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) and the Marine Corps accepted delivery of the final VH-92A helicopter, built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, in August.…
NAS Patuxent River and Webster Field Main Gate Maintenance on Friday, August 16th, 2024
By The Citizen on August 15, 2024
Pax River Gate 1, Webster Field Main Gate Maintenance Friday, Aug. 16 – NAS Patuxent River will close Gate 1 on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024…
Small Businesses’ Unexplored Talents Are Key to Innovation
By The Citizen on August 8, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: Delivering outcomes that matter to the warfighter takes an environment of engagement and partnership created by both naval…
NAVAIR’s Security Cooperation Office Summer Internship Program Brings Innovation to NAVAIR
By The Citizen on August 1, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD: NAVAIR’s Security Cooperation Office (SSCO) International Programs Junior Personnel Development Program celebrates its ninth year on National Intern…
Preserving Harrier History: Retired AV-8B II+ Finds New Home at North Carolina Air Museum
By The Citizen on July 24, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: A retired and demilitarized AV-8B Harrier II+ was inducted into the Hickory Aviation Museum in the “First in…
New Contract Award to Help Train Fleet to Counter Electronic Warfare
By The Citizen on July 23, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The U.S. Navy awarded the Phoenix Air Group Inc. a $165 million contract June 28 for Contracted Air…
Special Agent Lee Russ Shares Insights, Life Lessons at NAVAIR’s LGBTQ+A Pride Month Event
By The Citizen on June 26, 2024
HEADQUARTERS, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: “I always had the desire to serve and serve something bigger, larger than myself,” said special agent…
United States Naval Test Pilot School Graduates Class 164
By The Citizen on June 24, 2024
Story by NAWCAD Visual Information – Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division: The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) held a graduation ceremony for Class…
Future Challenges, Opportunities Discussed at Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
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…
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…