Cricchi New NAWCAD Executive Director
Stephen E. Cricchi is the new civilian executive director at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Patuxent River, MD, headquarters.
Somerville New VX-23 Commander
CAPT Elizabeth “Lizard” Somerville took command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 during a change of command ceremony at NAS Patuxent River.
At Pax, Another Development Test Flight First
The US Marine Corps’ newest Intrepid Tiger II electronic warfare capability flew for the first time on an MV-22B Osprey earlier this month.
Retired Blue Angel Makes Way to Museum
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is thrilled to announce the addition of a Blue Angel aircraft to its flight line.
Fabric Artist’s Work Featured at Lex Park Library
A new exhibit featuring fabric artist Andi Cullins is set to open Monday, June 7, at the Lexington Park Library art gallery.
Pax Completes F/A-18, AARGM-ER Flight
The US Navy completed an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) captive carry flight on an F/A-18 Super Hornet on April 22 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in support of the first live fire event this spring.
Noise Advisory for Practice Landings May 19-20
Communities surrounding the Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 19, 2021, from noon-3 pm and May 20, 2021, from 8:30 to 11:30 pm.
Production Can Start on Tactical Combat Training System
The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office received Milestone C approval for its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II.
Comment Sought on Navy’s Draft EIS
The US Navy has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement evaluating the potential environmental effects of continuing to conduct military testing and training activities within the Patuxent River Complex.
MQ-8B Drone Crashes Upon Deployment
An MQ-8B Fire Scout UAV crashed upon deployment into the littoral combat ship USS Charleston and fell into the sea. It was not recovered.
