About Naval Air Station Patuxent River - DCMilitary.com

Welcome.......................................... 2
NAS Patuxent River is located in southern Maryland 65 miles
from Washington, D.C.
Naval Air Station Patuxent River .... 3
The job of managing Patuxent River requires the support of staff
assistants and several departments throughout NAS.
NAVAIR at NAS Patuxent River .... 5
The Naval Air Systems Command is headquartered at Pax River.
Partners in Excellence.................. 10
The NAS complex provides airfield facilities, public works support,
security, housing, and office space for two headquarters and more
than 50 tenant activities.
Our Rich Heritage .......................... 12
In its 64th year, the Naval Air Station has evolved into the center
of excellence for naval aviation.
Arrival & Settling In ........................18
Information on getting here from metro areas and what you will
need to do when you get here.
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PUBLISHER • John Rives
BASE GUIDE PUBLISHER/GENERAL MANAGER • Matt Dunigan
SENIOR ACCOUNT CONSULTANT • Ryan Ebaugh
ADVERTISING CONSULTANT • James Constantine
GRAPHIC DESIGNER • Kelly Guevara
Contents
Home Sweet Home ........................ 20
Pax River has nearly 800 housing units.
At Your Service .............................. 22
A myriad of agencies offer assistance and service to newcomers
and their families.
Recreation & Leisure .................... 32
The MWR Department sponsors dozens of recreation programs
and leisure activities.
Academic Programs ...................... 37
Our Neighbors ................................ 41
Foldout Maps
Postcards
Shoppers’ Guide
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
COMMANDING OFFICER • Capt. Glen Ives
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER • John Romer
Cover design by Jim Jenkins
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