Pax River Readies for Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2026
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will participate in the annual force protection exercise, Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, from January 26 to February 6, 2026.
Report: Military Failed to Address Issues with V-22 Osprey
A US Navy report says that the military failed for years to address a growing series of issues with the V-22 Osprey aircraft.
Pax Navy Lodge Earns Hospitality Award
NAS Patuxent River’s Navy Lodge was recognized by Navy Exchange Service Command and installation leadership October 22 with the 2025 Edward E. Carlson Hospitality Award.
Commissioners, Pax CO Meeting Postponed
The joint meeting of the St. Mary’s County commissioners and the NAS Patuxent River commanding officer scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been postponed. The remainder of the commissioners’ schedule for Tuesday remains unchanged.
Zematis Takes Charge at NAS Pax River
CAPT Mark Zematis assumed command of the Naval Air Station Patuxent River from outgoing commanding officer CAPT Douglas Burfield earlier this month.
LSM’s Executive Program Class of 2025
The Leadership Southern Maryland’s 17th Executive Program Class of 2025 has been selected. Class members will attend nine sessions focusing on agriculture, economic and workforce development, defense, education, health care, public safety, housing and human services, diversity and inclusion, and energy and environment.
