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NAS Patuxent River Adjusts Base Entry Procedure

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To Stop-and-Proceed at Gates Naval Air Station Patuxent River will adjust its base entry procedures in February 2021 to institute “stop-and-proceed” entry for vehicles coming on to all of its fence lines. The new procedures will require vehicles to stop at a designated point several feet before the gate until directed forward by gate sentries, […]

NAS Pax River Opening Two-Hour Delayed February 19

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Unscheduled Leave/Telework Status Friday, February 19 Due to Weather NAS Patuxent River is open on a 2-hour delayed arrival no earlier than 9 a.m. schedule for Friday, February 19, 2021 due to inclement weather. Civil service employees choosing not to use a combination of unscheduled annual leave, telework, and/or LWOP for the entire workday should […]

NAS Patuxent RiverTwo-Hour Delayed Arrival

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Unscheduled Leave/Telework Status Thursday, February 18 Due to Weather NAS Patuxent River is open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule for Thursday, February 18, 2021 due to inclement weather. Critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled. Civil service employees designated as non-critical who choose to report to work will be granted admin leave […]

FCLP Training Flights Scheduled February 18-March 2, 2021

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Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place February 18, 2021 to March 2, 2021. Test events are scheduled from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the […]

NAS Patuxent River is Open with Unscheduled Leave

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Telework Thursday, February 11   NAS Patuxent River is open with the option for unscheduled leave, telework, or leave without pay (LWOP) Thursday, Feb. 11. Critical personnel must report to work as scheduled. Check with your command for specific guidance.   NAS Patuxent River will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout Thursday and provide […]

FCLP Training Flights Scheduled through February 6, 2021

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 – Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Test events are scheduled from 2 p.m.–7 p.m. There will also be additional noise-generating testing events conducted on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pilots […]

NAS Pax River Under 2 Hour Delay February 1 and 2nd

NAS Patuxent River Operating under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival/Unscheduled Leave/Telework Status Monday, Feb. 1 and Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 Due to Weather NAS Patuxent River is open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule for Monday, Feb. 1 and Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 due to inclement weather. Critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled. Civil […]

NDW to Conduct Force Protection Exercise

Naval installations in the National Capital Region will participate in an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise Feb. 1 – 12, 2021.  These Naval installations include Naval Support Activity Washington, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, and Naval Support Activity Bethesda. Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2021 (CS/SC 21) […]

Sailor of the Year Program Recognizes Superior Enlisted Personnel

The Sailor of the Year Program was established by the Chief of Naval Operations to recognize the superior performance of enlisted personnel, pay grades E-1 to E-6, and emphasize outstanding achievement and professionalism, exemplary personal conduct, command impact, mission contribution, dedication to self-improvement, and superb initiative. Congratulations go out to Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Jonathan […]