Welcome to Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Where the future of Naval Aviation begins.
Installation Information
in beautiful St. Mary’s County, Md., Naval Air Station Patuxent River overlooks the picturesque Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. Approximately 90 miles from the fleet at Norfolk, Va., the station, affectionately known as “Pax River,” was commissioned in April 1943 and has since evolved into the center of excellence for naval aviation.
With the consolidation, integration and collocation that has occurred throughout the last decade, Pax River now hosts the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), which provide the full spectrum of acquisition management, research and development capabilities, air and ground test and evaluation, aircraft logistics and maintenance management. This distinctive synergy supports land-based and maritime aircraft and engineering, test, evaluation, integration, and life cycle support for ship/shore electronics. These combined capabilities are unique within the Department of Defense and ensure Pax River’s status as an aviation leader working effectively to continue progress into the 21st century.
The naval air station complex includes Webster Outlying Field, Naval Recreation Center Solomons and Bloodsworth Island Range and provides office space for the NAVAIR, NAWCAD and more than 50 tenant activities. Pax River’s mission is to maintain and operate facilities and provide services and materials to support operations of NAWCAD, and other activities and units as designated by appropriate authority.
22268 Cedar Point Road
Bldg. 409 Suite 204
Patuxent River, MD 20670
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Lawrence makes Pax River's first woman chief warrant officer 5
NAS Patuxent River, Md. // Oct. 4, 2012
Beneath clear blue skies and a billowing American flag, the NAS Patuxent River Morale, Welfare and Recreation Deputy Director Alicia Lawrence made history Sept. 26 with her promotion to chief warrant officer 5 at a Parade Field ceremony officiated by NAS Patuxent River Base Commanding Officer Ted Mills.
Honoring Hispanic-Americans around the nation, at Pax
NAS Patuxent River, Md. // Oct. 4, 2012
Each year, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the United States celebrates the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic-American citizens.
Navy Test Pilot School grad leads space station
NAS Patuxent River, Md. // Sept. 27, 2012
A U.S. Naval Test Pilot School grad took the reins of the International Space Station on Sept. 17 to lead Expedition 33 and its crew with varying experiments aboard the orbiting research vessel.
Glass and fiancée win wedding of their dreams
NAS Patuxent River, Md. // Sept. 27, 2012
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Marshall Glass had never won anything in his life. When his fiancée, Meghan Weekley, called to tell him they were chosen as the winning couple in an all-expenses-paid wedding contest back in their home state of Georgia, he couldn’t believe it.
Vernere takes reins of Pax Naval Health Clinic
NAS Patuxent River, Md. // Sept. 20, 2012
The bellowing of brass horns echoed off the walls as a group of Sailors and civilians, staff, family and friends gathered to witness the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River assumption of command Sept. 12 at the River's Edge Catering and Conference Center.
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