April 24, 2024

Slow Moving Sandy to Make Landfall This Afternoon

rain

No bridge closures yet. Pax River on essential personnel only through Tuesday.

Pax River Down to One Open Gate

pax river aerial

Gates 1 and 3 are closed. Gate 2 remains open.

Pax River Boat Drones Shoot Targets

armed drone boat project

Boats remotely controlled from Pax River test fire armor-piercing missiles.

Comfort Inn & Suites Celebrates Exceptional Staff

Comfort Inn & Suites Lexington Park Celebrates Augustine Holley

Housekeeper Augustine Holley named employee of the month on her birthday.

Pax River Remains Open, Government Largely Closed

StandBy

Naval Air Station Patuxent River remains open; tenant organizations are down to essential personnel.

Pax River Ends Bethesda Shuttle Bus Route

Bethesda Naval Hospital

Pax announces that the bus route, like Gate 3 and pass office hours, has been limited by budget cuts.

Lions Raise Two Grand for Wounded Warriors

Lions Club Wounded Warriors check

Money donated to support the Wounded Warrior Project at Pax River.

Base Officials Release Statement on EPA Fines

hazardous waste sign

Pax River spokesman says “most of the violations were administrative or procedural in nature.”

Pax River Fined $38,000 for EPA Violations

The Environmental Protection Agency found violations in 11 buildings at Pax River and Webster Field.

FOCSE Fiber Optic Kit Will Aid Fleet Repairs

FOCSE

New fiber-optic support equipment will decrease the number of aircraft avionics systems turned in for repair and recertification.