NAS Patuxent River will transition from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo effective 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. NAS Patuxent River makes the move as a result of rising COVID cases throughout Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties.

NAS Patuxent River Security cut the ribbon on its new Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel this spring as part of its commitment to greater base security. The opening is the culmination of nearly two years of work between NAS Patuxent River, Naval District Washington, and various security entities

“Every Sailor a Damage Controlman,” goes the adage for seagoing personnel, referring to every Sailor’s responsibility in responding to emergencies aboard ship.

NAS Patuxent River lowered its speed limits mid-July as part of a base-wide safety initiative.

Amid the celebrations of the July Fourth weekend, a crew from Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Search and Rescue (SAR) “SAR Dogs” squadron was called into action July 1 for a boater in distress on the Choptank River.

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, July 8, 2022 from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Greenbury Point, located at the mouth of Severn River in Anne Arundel County, is a Navy property managed by Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis as a mission-supportive natural resources conservation area. It has become a popular hiking destination for nature lovers, runners, walkers, and dog

NAS Patuxent River gate sentries have returned to handling of IDs at gates and entry control points on base as of June 20.

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Tuesday, June 21, 2022 – Friday, July 01, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Capt. Derrick Kingsley assumed command of Naval Air Station Patuxent River in a change of command ceremony June 14 at the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1) Hangar on base. Kingsley’s role as NAS Patuxent River commanding officer follows his previous position as the base executive officer.