May 4, 2024

NAVAIR’s First Woman Admiral Promoted at Pax

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Rear Adm. Cindy “CJ” Jaynes serves as Assistant Commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations.

NAWCAD Commander Addresses Pax Force Reductions

Rear Adm. Randy Mahr

Rear Adm. Randy Mahr says layoffs will continue at Pax River.

Obama Exempts Military Personnel Programs from Cuts

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

UMD President Visits Pax River to Discuss Collaboration

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

Contractors Complain About Rookie Acquisitions Force

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

Morning Coffee: Kudos to the KMAX

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Vice Adm. David Architzel praises the performance of the KMAX unmanned helicopter during its Afghanistan deployment.

Movement to Stop Sequestration Stalls

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Some industry leaders start talking about new opportunities, rather than job losses.

Navy Putting $50 Million into Small Business Funding

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Rapid Innovation Fund provides up to $3 million for small projects.

Pax River’s Fuels Team Powers RIMPAC Exercise

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NAVAIR’s fuels team is helping the Navy move closer to its goal of deploying a “fleet of ships powered by biofuels.”

NAVAIR Leadership Seeks to Clarify Budget Cut Rumors

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Officials says cuts are coming to Pax River’s contracted support services, but it will not be the rumored 15 percent haircut.