In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, NAS Patuxent River will be operating under holiday hours June 19, 2021.

Herschel Walker, former professional football player, Heisman Trophy winner, and Olympic athlete, visited NAS Patuxent River June 9 to visit with installation and tenant command personnel and discuss the importance of mental health. 

The NAS Pax River Drill Hall will reopen to military retirees and their authorized dependents by appointment beginning June 7, 2021. 

NAS Patuxent River reopened its base commissary beginning May 26, 2021 following a five-day closure for pest control measures.

NAS Patuxent River’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) announced it will reopen its Outdoor Pool for the summer season May 28 to all hands on a reservation basis. MWR will begin accepting reservations from active duty military and dependents Monday, May 24; DoD civilians, retirees, and contractors may begin making reservations Wednesday, May 26.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River with community partner St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (METCOM) mitigated the release of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) after a system reset caused a discharge within an installation aircraft hangar May 16.

NAS Patuxent River will temporarily close its base commissary beginning 5 p.m. May 20, 2021 for pest control measures. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 19, 2021 from noon-3 p.m., and May 20, 2021 from 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Fully vaccinated DoD personnel (two weeks beyond final dose) are no longer required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors at DoD facilities. This guidance applies only to fully immunized personnel.  Unimmunized personnel will continue to wear masks indoors and outdoors on DoD installations IAW NAVADMIN 095/21. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place April 27, 2021 –May 14, 2021 from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Command Seeks Questions from Public Regarding Pax River’s PFAS Site Inspection 

Residents and other interested parties in the vicinity of NAS Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field are invited to attend a virtual Restoration Advisory Board meeting for an update on the Navy’s Site Inspection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) April 28, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.

Kyle Rambo, NAS Patuxent River’s environmental planning and conservation director — who has worked onboard the air station for the past 40 years — was recognized by the National Military Fish and Wildlife Association (NMFWA) with their Lifetime Achievement Award, March 9.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River has successfully completed the Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) operational assessment that took place March 8-12.

NAS Patuxent River is open on a 2-hour delayed arrival no earlier than 9 a.m. schedule for Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 due to inclement weather. Civil service employees choosing not to use a combination of unscheduled annual leave, telework, and/or LWOP for the entire workday should report-2 hours later than their regular arrival time no earlier than 9 a.m.

Due to worsening weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River has shifted to Restricted Access for all but Critical Personnel and base residents Feb. 18, 2021.

NAS Patuxent River is open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule for Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 due to inclement weather.

NAS Patuxent River is open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 due to inclement weather.

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 – Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 from 3 p.m.–7 p.m.

NAS Patuxent River will begin holiday gate hours starting close of business Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Normal gate operations will resume Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River extended its Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with St. Mary’s County for an additional two years during a joint session between the county and air station Dec. 8. The agreement, signed by NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. John Brabazon and St. Mary’s County Commissioner President James R. Guy, allows NAS Patuxent River to work with the county to reduce their operating and capital maintenance costs while developing a culture of mutual support with the local community.

NAS Patuxent River has transitioned from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo to Charlie effective Nov. 21, 2020 as a result of increasing COVID-19 cases in the Southern Maryland region. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 19 - May 22, 2020 between the hours of 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

NAS Patuxent River is scheduled to begin a 30-day road construction project starting Monday, May 11 at NAS Pax River’s Gate 1. Drivers can expect major changes to inbound and outbound traffic patterns during this time and are advised to exercise caution when driving through Gate 1.

Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that low-altitude helicopter testing events are scheduled to take place April 23, 2020 from 11 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Communities surrounding the NAS Patuxent River airfield are advised that testing events involving low level passes of fixed wing aircraft are scheduled to take place Sept. 7 through the Sept. 8, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

NAS Patuxent River will conduct a single controlled detonation of suspected unexploded ordnance off the southeast coast of Bloodsworth Island in the Chesapeake Bay between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019.

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place April 22 -  May 17, 2019 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place March 26 - 29, 2019 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. 

Communities surrounding the Outlying Field Webster are advised that two fixed wing propeller aircraft night testing events are scheduled to take place March 25 through March 28, 2019 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Communities surrounding the Outlying Field Webster are advised that two fixed wing propeller aircraft night testing events are scheduled to take place April 5 through April 8, 2019 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Residents of The Woods community are advised that up to five nighttime flights to include potential weekend flights are scheduled to take place in the vicinity of that community from March 25 – April 10, 2019.

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place February 14 - 15, 2019 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 

Naval installations in the National Capital Region will conduct Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2019 (CS/SC 19) Feb. 4-Feb. 15. These Naval installations include Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Naval Support Activity Washington, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, and Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Jan. 24 - Feb. 1, 2019 between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.

NAS Patuxent River is open for business as usual Tuesday, January 15, 2019. All personnel are expected to report to work on time.

NAS Patuxent River has Restricted Access for all but Critical Personnel due to weather conditions Monday, January 14, 2019. Only critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled.

As of 6:30 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2019, NAS Patuxent River remains in an operational status of Restricted Access for all but Critical Personnel due to weather conditions throughout the remainder of Sunday, January 13, 2019.

NAS Patuxent River has Restricted Access for all but Critical Personnel due to weather conditions January 13, 2019. Only critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled. Non-critical personnel should not report to work.

NAS Patuxent River is restricted access to critical personnel and mission essential personnel only on Sunday, January 13, 2019. NAS Patuxent River will reevaluate the operational status of the base and provide an update once the snow has stopped.

NAS Patuxent River will open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule Dec. 10, 2018.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River successfully turned over containment and cleanup efforts for the partially submerged civilian watercraft in the Patuxent River to the U.S. Coast Guard Aug. 30. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are
advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to continue through the
remainder of August to Sept. 22 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Port Operations Division responded to
fuel leakage from a partially submerged civilian watercraft with a containment
boom Aug. 28.

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night flight testing events are scheduled to take place Aug. 28-30, 2018 between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place July 12-13, 2018 and July 17-20, 2018 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Communities surrounding the naval air station may notice changes in flight patterns and increased noise levels from now until Summer of 2019 while the air station conducts runway repairs. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to begin Monday, July 9, 2018, and continue through mid-August between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily.

Residents of communities along the Atlantic coast from Delaware to the Eastern Shore of Virginia are advised that four supersonic flights previously scheduled for April 23-April 27 are scheduled to take place between May 3 and May 11, 2018 within the Atlantic Test Track.

NAS Patuxent River announces the Pax River Air Expo 2018. The two-day show is scheduled for June 2-3, 2018 and will be free and open to the public. Gates open at 8 a.m. and performances begin at 11 a.m.

Residents of communities along the Atlantic coast from Delaware to the Eastern Shore of Virginia are advised that four supersonic flights previously scheduled for April 13-April 20 are scheduled to take place between April 23 and April 27, 2018 within the Atlantic Test Track. These events could generate a loud booming noise that may be heard by nearby residents. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place on April 2 and April 3, 2018 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. 

Because of deteriorating road and weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River will be placed in "Restricted Access" by 2 p.m. Critical personnel should remain at work as scheduled. Noncritical personnel should depart 2 hours earlier than their normal departure time. 

NAS Patuxent River will open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule on 22 March. Critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place March 19 and 20, 2018, between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. each evening.

Communities surrounding the naval air
station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take
place March 12 - 21, 2018 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. – 7 p.m.  

Customers using various Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities aboard NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons will experience some necessary changes in order to assure ongoing quality of services continue for years to come. Customers will likely see some reduction in hours and/or an increase in prices for a number of MWR activities — a result of financial restrictions that impact services at region and installation levels. 

In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River invites public comment on the Non-Time-Critical Removal Action (NTCRA) at Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site UXO- 001 — Historic Munitions Disposal Area. Public comment begins on Feb. 14, 2018 and closes on March 16, 2018. The objective of the NTCRA at Site UXO-001 is to address potential munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) at the private beach (Cedar Cove Association) located adjacent to NAS Patuxent River.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place Jan. 30 through Jan. 31, 2018 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. each evening. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night testing events are scheduled to take place on Jan. 23 through Jan. 24, 2018 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. each evening.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Jan. 22 through Jan. 26, 2018 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place Jan. 17 through Jan.18, 2018 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. each evening.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place between Jan. 13, 2018 and Jan. 15, 2018 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place Jan. 11, 2018 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place on Dec. 13 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place Dec. 5  through Dec. 6 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. each evening. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Nov. 15 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place on October 2 through October 6, 2017 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. each evening.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place September 26, 2017 between the hours of noon – 1:30 p.m.

PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place September 21, 2017 through September 29, 2017. Test events are scheduled until 10 p.m.

Capt. Jason Hammond assumed command of Naval Air Station Patuxent River in a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 at the installation’s Hangar 110. Hammond’s role as NAS Patuxent River commanding officer follows his previous position as the base executive officer (XO). 

Communities surrounding the naval air station
are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Aug.
28 – Sept. 1, 2017 between the hours of 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Aug. 30 – Sept. 1,
2017 from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised
that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place August 21- 25,
2017 between the hours of 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Residents of communities surrounding Patuxent River (PAX) Naval Air Station are advised that a noise-generating event is scheduled to take place on June 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. within the NAS Patuxent River airfield boundaries.

In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River invites public comment on the Non-Time-Critical Removal Action (NTCRA) at Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site UXO-001 – Historic Munitions Disposal Area. Public comment begins on June 6, 2017 and closes on July 6, 2017. The objective of the NTCRA at Site UXO-001 is to address potential munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) at the private beach (Cedar Cove Association) located adjacent to NAS Patuxent River.  

The first time Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Justin Brown served aboard NAS Patuxent River, he was promoted to Petty Officer 1st Class; now, a decade later — during his second tour here — he’s been named Commander, Navy Installations Command Air Traffic Controller of the Year. 

Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoon on May 31, 2017.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 30- June 2, 2017 between the hours of 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Safe HelpRoom, a service provided by DoD Safe Helpline, is an online community of sexual assault survivors in the military that meets to support each other in taking the next steps after a sexual assault. It’s free, secure and available 24/7 — and, since May 14, there’s an additional help room specifically for men. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 23 - 25, and May 30, 2017 between the hours of 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 22 - 26, 2017 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoons on May 22 - 26, 2017.

Communities surrounding the Outlying Field Webster are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoon on May 16 through May 18, 2017.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 15 - 19, 2017 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.  

PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 8-10, 2017 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Residents of The Woods community are advised that up to four nighttime flights are scheduled to take place in the community’s vicinity from May 11 – 19, 2017.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place April 27- 28, 2017 between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon.  

Lt. Adam Patterson’s Navy career hasn’t followed what most people might call the “usual” path. Having experienced his own evolution of sorts, he emerged from the sea and eventually took to the air by first starting as a submariner and later transitioning to an aviator. 

Naval Air Station Patuxent River was named a 2016 "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation March 24 in honor of the installation’s commitment to effective forest management. The award marks the 28th consecutive year NAS Patuxent River has earned the title of a Tree City USA. 

 Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place April 5, 2017 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Communities surrounding the Outlying Field Webster are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoon on March 29. 

Residents of The Woods community of West Virginia are advised that up to four nighttime flights are scheduled to take place in that community’s vicinity from April 5 –15, 2017.  

Communities surrounding the Outlying Field
Webster are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to
take place in the afternoon on March 17. 

Residents of The Woods community of West Virginia are advised that up to six nighttime flights are scheduled to take place in their vicinity from March 27 – April 14, 2017. 

Communities surrounding the Outlying Field Webster are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoon on Feb. 16, 2017.  

Communities surrounding the Outlying Field Webster are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoon on Feb. 8, 2017.  

Naval Air Station Patuxent River held an emergency response exercise on base Feb. 1, 2017 as part of the Navy’s Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2017 (SC-CS17) exercise.  

NAS Patuxent River evacuated Building 2185 temporarily Feb. 2 as a response to a suspicious package.

Communities surrounding the Outlying Field Webster are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoon on either Jan. 18 or 19, 2017, flight schedules permitting.  

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Jan. 17, 2017 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  

There will be no change to Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s firearms policy, NASPAXRIV Instruction 5510.16K “Privately Owned Weapons,” until such time as the Department of the Navy has released its guidance on DoD Directive 5210.56. 

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday-Friday, April 25-29, 2016 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.  

RELEASE #160201                                                                                                 February 2, 2016

Noise advisory issued for February 6

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 6.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - NAS Patuxent River is participating in the annual Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield force protection training Feb. 1-12, 2016. 

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Thursday, January 21, 2016, between 7:30-9 a.m.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating test events are scheduled to take place between 5-9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – A 9/11 memorial is scheduled for 9:30-10:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Parade Field off Cedar Point Road, across from the naval air station headquarters.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Individuals with base access are invited to attend the annual Light of Day event from 7-7:45 a.m. Aug. 26, 2015, outside of the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center as we kick off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River invites public comment on the Non-Time-Critical Removal Action (NTCRA) at Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site 55, Former Hazardous Waste Storage Hut. Public comment begins Aug. 13, 2015, and closes Sept. 11, 2015. The objective of the NTCRA at Site 55 is to remove soil and sediment impacted by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to a level acceptable for human health and the environment.

In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River invites public comment on the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) for the Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site 2.

Public comment begins Thursday, June 11, 2015, and closes Friday, July 10, 2015. A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the Frank Knox Employee Development Building, Building 2189, Room 100, to present the PRAP for Site 2 and answer questions.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night test events are scheduled to take place intermittently throughout May. Events are scheduled until 11 p.m. periodically Mondays through Thursdays.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating test events are scheduled to take place between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. April 27, 2015.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night test events are scheduled to take place until 11 p.m. April 27, 28 and 30, 2015.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Hundreds of participants are expected to join the air station’s annual Earth Day 5K Run/3K Walk in support of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) April 23 at the Beach House on base .

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating test events are scheduled to take place between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 20-24, 2015.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating test events are scheduled to take place between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 13-17, 2015.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating test events are scheduled to take place between 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating test events are scheduled to take place between 7:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night testing events are scheduled to take place until 11 p.m. April 6-10.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Thursday, April 2, 2015, between 8-10 a.m. and again from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 1, 2015, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities in the area of Vienna and Deal Island, and neighboring areas are advised that low-level military flight events are scheduled to take place between 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Residents may notice increase noise due to these operations.

MEDIA ADVISORY

RELEASE #150302

March 10, 2015

VX-1 changes command Thursday

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 is holding a change of command ceremony from 2-3 p.m. March 12 in the squadron’s hangar, Hangar 305.

Navy Capt. Clayton Michaels is assuming command from Navy Capt. Wade Turvold during the event.

Turvold, who has been the squadron’s commanding officer since September 2013, is headed to the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Penn., to be an instructor. Michaels has been the squadron’s executive officer since September 2013.

This event is open to those with base access only.

Media interested in attending must call the NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office at 301-757-6748.

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MEDIA ADVISORY

RELEASE #150301

March 9, 2015

US Naval Test Pilot School celebrates 70 years

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School marks its 70th anniversary March 12 with a ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. at Hangar 110.

The event features Vice Adm. David Dunaway, commander of Naval Air Systems Command and TPS Class of 1996, as the guest speaker, followed by a reception.

This event is open to those with base access only.

Media interested in attending must contact the NAS Public Affairs Office.

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RELEASE #150103 

January 28, 2015

Air station to participate annual Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield training

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – NAS Patuxent River starts the annual Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield force protection training Monday, Feb. 3. The two-week training runs through Friday, Feb. 14, 2015. 

Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield is an annual Navywide exercise designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy Security Forces.  Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly scheduled exercise. 

Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base operations at NAS Pax River, but there may be times when the exercise will cause increased traffic around the installation or delays in base access. Area residents may also see increased security activity associated with the exercise.

For more information about Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2014, call the NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office at 301-757-6748.

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