Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Arrival & Settling In . . . . . . . . . . .18
Naval Air Station Patuxent River . . .3
Home Sweet Home . . . . . . . . . . .20
NAS Patuxent River is located in Southern Maryland 65 miles from Washington, D.C. 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 System 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 67th year, the Naval Air Station has evolved into the center of excellence for naval aviation.
Information on getting here from metro areas and what you will need to do when you get here. 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
COMPRINT MILITARY PUBLICATIONS 9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301.921.2800
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
PUBLISHER John Rives BASE GUIDE PUBLISHER/GENERAL MANAGER Matt Dunigan SENIOR ACCOUNT CONSULTANTS James Constantine, Ryan Ebaugh, Mike Spera
COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT Stephen A. Schmeiser, USN
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kelly Guevara
EDITOR Kim Upshaw
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