Two AH-1Z Vipers arrived in the Czech Republic this week, marking the first in-country delivery as part of a partnership with the US Marine Corps…
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Noise Advisory – UAS Flights Scheduled at Webster Outlying Field August 19-20, 2023
By The Citizen on August 14, 2023
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that there will be weekend Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) test events scheduled to take place Aug. 19-20, 2023…
F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office Holds Change of Command
By The Citizen on August 8, 2023
The F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) welcomed a new program manager Aug. 3 when Capt. Michael “Sniff” Burks relieved Capt. Jason “Stuf” Denney as…
The Patuxent Partnership Awards Three Area High School Graduates with Scholarships to Study Engineering at CSM
By The Citizen on July 20, 2023
Three southern Maryland high school graduates have been awarded The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Pathways Scholarship to attend the College of Southern Maryland this fall thanks…
Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Field Carrier Landing Practice Flights Scheduled July 17-18, 2023
By The Citizen on July 17, 2023
Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place July 17–July 18, 2023 from 10 a.m.…
St. Mary’s County Native Serves with U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron Supporting Maritime Missions Around the Globe
By The Citizen on July 17, 2023
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lt. Matthew Eastburg, a native of California, Maryland, serves with Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP)…
Tomahawk Program Welcomes New Leadership During Ceremony at NAS Patuxent River
By The Citizen on July 14, 2023
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md.: The Navy’s Tomahawk Weapons System program office (PMA-280) welcomed a new program manager during a ceremony July 6…
U.S. and Australian Navy Partnership Proves Maintenance, Readiness; Wins Awards
By The Citizen on July 14, 2023
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md.: For the first time, the U.S. and Royal Australian Navies have successfully demonstrated a periodic maintenance interval (PMI)…
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Environmental Restoration Program Open House Posterboard Session on Tuesday, July 18th
By The Citizen on July 12, 2023
Want to know more about the Navy’s program to investigate and clean up the environment from hazardous substances and munitions? The Navy, in coordination with…
Navy’s Air Combat Electronics Program Office Changes Command
By The Citizen on June 22, 2023
The Navy’s Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA-209) welcomed a new program manager during a change of command and retirement ceremony June 15 at Patuxent…
Navy’s Rotary Test Squadron Changes Command
By The Citizen on June 22, 2023
Cmdr. Nicholas Green took command of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 Blackjacks from Lt. Col. Matthew Baumann during a change of command ceremony at…
Drone Crash Under Investigation in Southern St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on June 6, 2023
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at approximately 1:04 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel, DOD and personnel from NAS Patuxent River and NAS Webster…
Navy launches historic aircrew study to update size requirements for a diverse fleet
By The Citizen on June 5, 2023
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is leading the Navy’s first comprehensive study since 1964 to update aviator size requirements, improve aircrew gear and equipment,…
PMA-207 delivers C-40A to the U.S. Marine Corps
By The Citizen on June 4, 2023
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER: Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) delivered the first of two C-40A aircraft to Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine…
Maryland Attorney General Brown Sues 3M, Dupont, and Other Chemical Manufacturers for PFAS Contamination of Maryland’s Waters and Other Natural Resources
By The Citizen on May 31, 2023
(May 30, 2023) – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced two lawsuits, filed on behalf of the State of Maryland, the Maryland Department of…