Cnic // Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Military working dog is the newest Pax ProAfter just a few days on the installation, the latest member of Pax River's security force knows his job, and loves every minute of it. Bleck, a four-year-old German shepherd bred and trained as a detection dog by the U. S. Air Force, arrived this week after months of training at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

University of Maryland co-op receives student of the year awardEngineering student Wesley Wathen from the University of Maryland, College Park, received the UMD Outstanding Co-op/Intern Award April 19 for academic achievement and his work at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division facilities at Webster Outlying Field, St. Inigoes.

Pax Named Tree City USABecause of NAS Patuxent River's continued commitment to the environment, and trees in particular, the National Arbor Day Foundation has named the installation a Tree City USA community for the 23rd year in a row. To celebrate, members of the installation's environmental division planted a Red Maple at the Harpers Creek II pavilion.

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NMCRS celebrates National Volunteer WeekThe Patuxent River Office of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society celebrated National Volunteer Week at a luncheon hosted by Rear Adm. Patrick J. Lorge on April 19 at the Army Navy Country Club. The luncheon recognized volunteers from the three offices operating in the National Capitol Region, which includes offices at NAS Patuxent River, the Washington Navy Yard and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. The theme, "Volunteers: Our good fortune since 1904," highlighted the history of assistance to Navy and Marine Corps families by Society volunteers for more than 108 years.

Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River earns Joint Commission CertificationNaval Health Clinic Patuxent River successfully completed its survey by the Joint Commission on March 6-8, TJC surveyors announced during their out-brief on March 8. Inspectors from the Joint Commission, based in Chicago, Ill., completed their three-day inspection of Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its three Branch Health Clinics at Indian Head, Md; Dahlgren, Va., and Joint Base Andrews, Md.

Pax Clinic earns Project Good Neighbor awardLast year, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River forged a “culture of volunteerism” in several venues, with the command logging hundreds of volunteer hours. Now, those efforts are being recognized throughout our region.

Pax River joins Facebook ageDo you like NAS Patuxent River? What about in the Facebook sense? NAS Pax River has launched its Facebook page and it’s just one more way to keep in touch with what is going on here at the installation.

F-35 team hits weapons testing markAfter ejecting a 500-pound bomb from F-35B test aircraft BF-3, the test team took a collective breath, and watched as it hurtled toward the concrete deck.

Boat debris closes Cedar Point Beach to swimmersThe public beach near Cedar Point and the golf course is closed until further notice. A recent open water boat accident near the beach has caused debris to wash up on shore, to include sharp objects that could potentially cause injury.

Prepare for Davis Spur Road parking constructionStarting April 23, construction will take place along Davis Spur Road to provide designated parallel parking spaces. During this time shoulders along Davis Spur Road will be closed. Construction will take approximately 10 days, depending on weather conditions.

Recognized for community serviceCommunity service is built on the backs of committed volunteers. This week, Pax River again received accolades for the work some choose to do when the work day is done.

Wins beneath their wingsBuilding on its previous 2011 award from the chief of naval operations, the secretary of the Navy recently honored NAVAIR's Green Hornet team for balancing its operational mission while protecting the environment.

New commander takes flight at U.S. Naval Test Pilot School

Fire ScoutA team at Webster Field Annex is working briskly to support an urgent Navy request to weaponize the MQ-8B Fire Scout, marking the first time the Navy will arm an unmanned aircraft.

Fire Scout team takes steps to arm unmanned helicopterA team at Webster Field Annex is working briskly to support an urgent Navy request to weaponize the MQ-8B Fire Scout, marking the first time the Navy will arm an unmanned aircraft.

Take a number: 6 reasons why Green Hornet team is racking up environmental awardsNo wonder they’re dubbed the “Green Hornets.”

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Fauxtesters test security for Solid Curtain/Citadel ShieldAs part of this week's Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield exercise, a group of Pax River volunteers staged protest demonstrations at Gate 2 on Monday morning and at Gate 1 on Tuesday morning. While waving signs and shouting antiwar and antigovernment sentiments, the imitation protesters fielded a few impassioned counter-protests from drivers traveling northbound on Route 235.

Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield brings realism to trainingAs part of the Navy Force Protection Exercise SOLID CURTAIN-CITADEL SHIELD, Navy installations, including Naval Air Station Patuxent River and the tenant commands located on the base, may increase their Force Protection Condition during the exercise, slated for March 19-24. Exercise SOLID CURTAIN-CITADEL SHIELD is an annual exercise held to maintain a high level of readiness for our Navy installations and is not a response to a specific threat to any particular installation.

Retired 'Phrogs' leap back into serviceRevitalized with the distinctive brand of the Department of State, a recently retired U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight "Phrog" has gained a new mission serving the nation. The first Phrog to wear the paint of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security for the Department of State was delivered March 16 at NAVAIR's Fleet Readiness Center East, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.

Major Narciso 'Sonny' Lopez III retiresOn March 9, family; friends; members of the H-1 Huey and Cobra Program Office at United States Marine Corps H-1 Light/Attack Helicopters Program Office, known as PMA-276 and fellow Marines gathered at the Presidential Helicopter Hangar at NAS Patuxent River to honor Major Narciso Lopez III on his upcoming retirement from the United States Marine Corps after 24 years of service.

Solid Curtain Citadel Shield 2012Exercise SOLID CURTAIN-CITADEL SHIELD 2012 will be conducted on Naval bases and installations throughout the National Capital Region, to include Naval Air Station Patuxent River, from March 19-24, 2012.

NAWCAD employees support Calvert County's first Science and Engineering ExpoNaval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division employees “lit the spark” for young scientists and engineers in Calvert County when they participated in the first Science and Engineering Expo at Calvert Middle School on Feb. 25.

Naval Test Wing Atlantic recognizes fourCalling them "richly deserving of recognition,” Naval Test Wing Atlantic honored four members of its organization at a Feb. 9 awards luncheon at the River's Edge Catering and Conference Center.