June 25, 2026

National Media Tour Pax River, Meet the ‘UFO’

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The Navy held a coming out party for its X-47B UCAS-D drone Tuesday, giving journalists their first look at the aircraft.

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Pax River Fixing and Arming the Fire Scout

Engineers at Webster Field have identified problems with the Fire Scout unmanned helicopter and plan to arm it with rockets.

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Navy: Mechanical Failure Caused Global Hawk Crash

Capt. Jim Hoke

BAMS-D Captain says last month’s drone crash was the result of mechanical failure, not user error or communications.

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Obama Exempts Military Personnel Programs from Cuts

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White House makes its latest tactical move in showdown with Congress over sequestration.

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UMD President Visits Pax River to Discuss Collaboration

Wallace Loh

Cogressman Steny Hoyer and NAVAIR leadership take President Wallace Loh on a tour of Pax facilities.

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ONR Wants Your Bright Ideas

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The Office of Naval Research is accepting pitches for the 2012 Naval Science and Technology Partnership Conference.

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Contractors Complain About Rookie Acquisitions Force

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New government employees slowly learning the ropes as older employees retire.

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Sabre’s Dowling to Speak on International Project Management

Sabre Senior Executive Director Hampton Dowling will be at the Project Management Institute’s 2012 Project Management Symposium.

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Centennial Birthday at Chesapeake Shores

Louisa Smith, a resident of Chesapeake Shores nursing home in Lexington Park, celebrated her 100th birthday this July.

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Strategic Planning for Safety and Success

The Leader is asking businesses, community organizations, schools, churches and everyone, “What is your strategic plan?”

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