PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — If you’re a night owl or a light sleeper living near NAS Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field, here’s a heads up you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for Aug. 6 and 7 ...

McLean, Virginia-based BAE Systems received a five-year, $92 million follow-on contract to continue supporting Air Traffic Control & Landing Systems Operations onboard Navy ship- and shore-based sites ...

Ted Black tblack@somdnews.com Aug 18, 2025 Aug 18, 2025 Since its inception in the middle portion of the previous century roughly 80 years ago, Naval Air Station Patuxent River has solidified its ...

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland - The Blue Angels, the United States Navy’s premier flight demonstration team, known worldwide for drawing crowds of tens-of-thousands to see first-hand their precision and ...

Steve Cricchi assumed the role of deputy commander for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, on February 26, 2026, succeeding Tom Rudowsky, who retired on ...

Women have come a long way in the military and they’ve done so by serving with character, courage and commitment. These attributes are the theme to this year’s Women’s History Month and were the ...

The Navy X-47B unmanned aerial vehicle has arrived at Patuxent Naval Air Station, Md., where it will undergo testing for carrier-based operations that will include the use of catapult and arresting ...

Naval Air Station Patuxent River held a ceremony July 17 in which Capt. Mark Zematis assumed command of the installation from outgoing Commanding Officer Capt. Douglas Burfield. Zematis’ role as NAS ...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Visitors to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum can now see how they measure up as prospective U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aviators, thanks to a new interactive exhibit launching ...

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PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (AP) — Officials with the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in St. Mary’s County say nearby communities should be aware of noisy training exercises that have been scheduled.

PATUXENT RIVER, Md.- The Patuxent River Naval Air Station is advising nearby communities they will be having noise-generating testing events from March 26 - 29, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.