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Naval Air Station Patuxent River held a ceremony July 17 in which Capt. Mark Zematis assumed command of the installation from outgoing Commanding Officer Capt. Douglas Burfield.
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Burfield Retires, Zematis Leads NAS Patuxent River
On July 17, 2025, Naval Air Station Patuxent River held a change of command ceremony, marking the transition from Capt. Douglas Burfield to Capt. Mark Zematis as commanding officer. The event also ...
A severe thunderstorm on July 1 produced a tornado that tore through St. Mary’s County, causing tree and property damage, ...
An emotional reunion Sunday morning at the Naval Station Mayport, as the “USS The Sullivans” made its return to land after helping with combat operations in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean ...
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Navy’s UAS Program Welcomes New Leadership at Pax River
On July 10, 2025, the Navy’s Persistent Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) program office (PMA-262) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, held a change of command ceremony, marking a pivotal ...
Threat For Spotty Storms Will Linger Amid Humid Air Mass: 5-Day Forecast Persistent humidity means more scattered thunderstorms are in store in the coming days.
Global, Naval Warfare US Navy prepares to order up to 6,000 active expendable decoys for F-35, F-18 self protection Leonardo is referred to as the “only contractor” in a position to ...
An accomplished Marine Corps helicopter and tiltrotor pilot — a veteran of the war in Iraq — took up his first overseas command Wednesday at the home of a Navy carrier air wing.