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Governor Moore Launches Resource Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions

Governor Moore Launches Resource Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions

Governor Wes Moore today launched the Maryland Public Servants Resource Website, which serves as a centralized hub for programs and resources to support Maryland’s federal employees and contractors impacted by federal workforce layoffs, firings, and changes to federal funding. The resource website reinforces the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to coordinating with state and local partners to...
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UPDATE: NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Restricted Access/Closed Due to Weather on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

UPDATE: NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Restricted Access/Closed Due to Weather on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

UPDATE 2/11/2025: NAS Patuxent River Operating under Restricted Access/Closed Due to Weather February 12, 2025 – Due to worsening weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River has updated its operational status for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 to Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel Feb. 12, 2025. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying...
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Maryland Attorney General Brown Stands with Federal Workers in “Fork in the Road” Federal Buyout Challenge

Maryland Attorney General Brown Stands with Federal Workers in “Fork in the Road” Federal Buyout Challenge

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, standing with the nation’s federal employees in a challenge to the Trump administration’s federal “buyout” plan. The so-called “Fork in the Road” directive is an attempt to force federal workers to choose, with only days to decide, between accepting a legally...
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Hoyer, National Capital Region Delegation Ask DOD To Conduct “Safety Review On The Future Of Military Helicopter Training” In Area, With Pause On Current Flights

Hoyer, National Capital Region Delegation Ask DOD To Conduct “Safety Review On The Future Of Military Helicopter Training” In Area, With Pause On Current Flights

January 31, 2025: Their letter came just two days after the fatal mid-air collision above the airport. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Jennifer McClellan...
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The Department of the Army Identifies Great Mills Man as One of Three Soldiers Involved in Helicopter Crash

The Department of the Army Identifies Great Mills Man as One of Three Soldiers Involved in Helicopter Crash

A United States Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed at approximately 9 p.m. while performing a training mission near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Jan. 29. There was a three-person crew on board the helicopter. The UH-60 helicopter from the 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Va., collided in midair with an American...
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NAS Patuxent River to Participate in Annual Navy Force Protection Exercise CITADEL SHIELD / SOLID CURTAIN

NAS Patuxent River to Participate in Annual Navy Force Protection Exercise CITADEL SHIELD / SOLID CURTAIN

NAS Patuxent River will participate in an annual force protection exercise, starting Feb. 3, 2025. Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 (CS-SC25) is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all Navy installations in the continental U.S. “The annual Citadel Shield /Solid Curtain exercise is an opportunity...
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Anne Arundel County Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Federal Prison for Connection With Multi-State Dogfighting Conspiracy

Anne Arundel County Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Federal Prison for Connection With Multi-State Dogfighting Conspiracy

U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Mario Damon Flythe, 50, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, to six months in federal prison and six months of home detention – followed by three years of supervised release; a $10,000 fine, and an additional $2,800 in a forfeiture money judgment, for his involvement in a multi-state dogfighting...
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Southern Maryland Public School Delays for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Southern Maryland Public School Delays for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

NAS Patuxent River – The River’s Edge Child and Youth Center (BLDG 2815) and Child Development Center (BLDG 2813) will be CLOSED Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, due to cold temperatures. An update will be provided when services resume at these locations. Calvert County Public Schools – NO CALL YET St. Mary’s County Public Schools...
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President Donald Trump and The White House – Executive Orders on January 20th, 2025

President Donald Trump and The White House – Executive Orders on January 20th, 2025

Today, January 20th, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and The White House has released the following. President Trump’s America First Priorities. Trump signs executive order designating cartels foreign terrorist organizations Order Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis – Click here for full release. Trump signs executive order tackling...
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UPDATE: NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Restricted Access/Telework Status Due to Weather on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

UPDATE: NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Restricted Access/Telework Status Due to Weather on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

1/7/2025: NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – NAS Patuxent River’s operating status is Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 due to weather conditions. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons. Gate 1 will be open 24/7. Gate 2 will be...
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NAS Patuxent River Moves to 100% ID Checks Effective Immediately

NAS Patuxent River Moves to 100% ID Checks Effective Immediately

NAS Patuxent River has suspended Trusted Traveler and has implemented 100% ID checks at all gates effective immediately per direction from U.S. Naval Forces Northern Command. Passengers who do not possess a valid DoD Common Access Card or DBIDs Pass/Credential, must display a valid REAL ID-compliant identification ( www.dhs.gov/real-id ) and comply with escorting requirements in...
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Navy Awards $3.5B Contract to Northrop Grumman to Develop Successor to E-6B Mercury Aircraft

Navy Awards $3.5B Contract to Northrop Grumman to Develop Successor to E-6B Mercury Aircraft

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The U.S. Navy announced that it has awarded Northrop Grumman Corp. a $3.5 billion contract to conduct the mission-systems integration for the E-130J, which will be the successor to the E-6B Mercury for the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission. Under the contract, Northrop Grumman of Melbourne,...
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Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Announces Nighttime Helicopter Flights December 17, 2024

Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Announces Nighttime Helicopter Flights December 17, 2024

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that nighttime noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place December 17, 2024 from 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Pilots at PAX will be conducting nighttime helicopter departures and landings.  Night testing and training is essential for the precision and safety of our military personnel...
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Naval Support Activity South Potomac Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Award Ceremony

Naval Support Activity South Potomac Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Award Ceremony

Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) recognized its outstanding employees serving Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head on Dec. 16 during an award ceremony at the Mix House. Brittany Bodnar, supervisory security specialist with responsibility for Visitor Control Centers at both NSF Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren, was selected as the command’s Senior Civilian...
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NAS Pax River Security Seeks Information on Traffic Incident

NAS Pax River Security Seeks Information on Traffic Incident

The NAS Patuxent River Security Department is seeking information related to a traffic incident that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at approximately 2:35 p.m. at the intersection of Tate Road and Dilalio Road next to Hangar 301. The incident involved a red two-door pickup truck and a bicyclist. The truck was last seen...
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International Programs Student Interns Gain Experience, Enhance Learning

International Programs Student Interns Gain Experience, Enhance Learning

The NAVAIR SYSCOM Security Cooperation Office’s (SSCO) Junior Personnel Development Program (JPDP) provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain valuable work experience while earning their degrees, network with existing team members and strengthen their marketability post-graduation. “The mission of the SSCO is to advance U.S. Strategic Objectives by establishing and growing key allied...
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Teams Wrap Up E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Delta System Software (DSSC)-6 Update Preliminary Review

Teams Wrap Up E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Delta System Software (DSSC)-6 Update Preliminary Review

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD.: The fleet is one step closer to significant improvements for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye after the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command & Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) and industry partner Northrop Grumman Corporation wrapped the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Delta System Software Configuration (DSSC)-6 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) recently. This...
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NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Nighttime FCLP Flights November 13, 2024

NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Nighttime FCLP Flights November 13, 2024

Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place November 13, 2024 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Pilots at NAS Pax River will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely on an aircraft carrier. The...
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Twelve NAVAIR Employees Named Supervisors of the Year

Twelve NAVAIR Employees Named Supervisors of the Year

Twelve Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) employee were named Supervisors of the Year at an awards ceremony held here October 24, 2024. The awards serve to recognize individuals who exhibit exceptional dedication and skill in leading their teams, fostering a positive work environment and achieving results that have a profound impact to NAVAIR and...
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MADMS to Revolutionize Navy and Marine Corps’ Shipboard Data Management

MADMS to Revolutionize Navy and Marine Corps’ Shipboard Data Management

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD.: The Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Program Office (PMA-251) Information Systems team is revolutionizing Navy and Marine Corps’ shipboard data management with the Marine Aviation Data Management System (MADMS). After several years of fleet feedback, design changes and adjustments, MADMS emerged a complete, integrated shipboard information...
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NAS Pax River Gate 1 Outbound Closure Today, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

NAS Pax River Gate 1 Outbound Closure Today, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

NAS Pax River Gate 1 outbound lanes will be closed to traffic Friday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for scheduled maintenance. Gate 3 will open for outbound traffic at 2 p.m. Drivers must use Gates 2 or 3 for outbound traffic during Gate 1’s maintenance. Pax River Gate 1 inbound lanes...
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Next Generation Jammer Lead Test Engineer Jacob Kiehlmeier Selected as Tester of the Year for 2023

Next Generation Jammer Lead Test Engineer Jacob Kiehlmeier Selected as Tester of the Year for 2023

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) has selected Jacob Kiehlmeier as the civilian Tester of the Year for 2023. Kiehlmeier served as the lead test engineer for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Integrated Test Team (ITT) supporting the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (PMA-234). Kiehlmeier...
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Former Prince George’s County Elementary School Teacher Indicted For Coercion And Enticement Of A Child And For Possession Of Child Pornography

Former Prince George’s County Elementary School Teacher Indicted For Coercion And Enticement Of A Child And For Possession Of Child Pornography

A federal grand jury returned an indictment on September 26, 2024, charging Mark Edward Cobb, age 44, of Bowie, Maryland, for coercion and enticement of a child and for possession of child pornography. The indictment was announced by Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; Special Agent in Charge Michael McCarthy...
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NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Outbound Closure on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Outbound Closure on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

Pax River Gate 1 Outbound Closure Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 – NAS Pax River Gate 1 outbound lanes will be closed to traffic Thursday, Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for scheduled maintenance. Drivers must use Gate 2 for outbound traffic during that time. Pax River Gate 1 inbound lanes will remain...
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Felon Convicted At Trial For Possessing Firearm In Connection With Drug Trafficking Fentanyl

Felon Convicted At Trial For Possessing Firearm In Connection With Drug Trafficking Fentanyl

After a 5-day trial, a federal jury returned a verdict against Timothy Darren Proctor, age 40, finding Proctor guilty of felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking crime. The guilty verdict was announced by Erek L. Barron, United...
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