NAS Pax Noise Advisory Sept. 10-30
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 4pm to 11pm September 10-30, 2024.
Interns Bring Innovation to NAVAIR
NAVAIR’s SSCO Junior Personnel Development Program celebrated its ninth year this summer. Starting with one intern in 2015, the program now boasts 22 interns and a 75% retention rate.
Navy Launches Jet Design Contest for Students
Students across Southern Maryland are invited to draw on their innovation and creativity to design the US Navy’s next jet in an inaugural competition by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
Retired Harrier Finds New Home in NC
A retired and demilitarized AV-8B Harrier II+ was inducted into the Hickory Aviation Museum in the “First in Flight” state of North Carolina on July 15.
Noise Advisory: Pax, WOLF, Fort Walker
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and areas out to Fort Walker, VA, are advised that noise-generating nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place 7 to 10pm August 22, 2024.
Munitions Response Site at Pax: Public Comment Sought
The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, and NAS Patuxent River announce the availability of Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis for Munitions Response Site UXO-002, OU-2 Former Skeet Ranges for public review. The comment period ends August 31.
Pax River Firefighters Honored
Four Naval District Washington Fire Department personnel stationed at NAS Patuxent River were honored in a ceremony July 11 in front of family, friends, and colleagues.
WOLF Five-Year Review to Begin
A five-year review of existing Record of Decision documents and ongoing environmental cleanup actions at Webster Outlying Field in St. Inigoes is set to begin, while the sixth five-year review at Naval Air Station Patuxent River is completed.
Pax Sailor Provides Life-Saving Roadside Assistance
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Isaiah Mercado, stationed at NAS Patuxent River, rendered life-saving care to injured motorists following a vehicle collision in Hollywood last month.
Corpsman: Earning Advanced Degrees ‘Pays Dividends’
Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Quinton Dotson says making the time to earn an education pays dividends. He’s just earned a Ph.D. in research psychology.
