Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Whether separating from the military or about to retire, TAP provides individual transition counseling and a four-day workshop.

Transitioning military members and their spouses will receive information concerning benefits, interviewing skills, resume writing and salary negotiation when they utilize the TAP program.

Family EmploymentReadiness Program (FERP)
Relocating for family members does not always mean starting over. DoD recognizes that spouses havedifficulties maintaining careers due to constantrelocation. The FERP counselor is available byappointment to assist in providing valuable resources regarding portable careers, resume writing, federaljob applications and other job-related skills andtechniques.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a DoD mandatory program designed to identify family members with long-term health care or special education needs. It ensures service members will be assigned to a location where the special needs of the family will be met. Information and Referral may assist with your EFMP needs.

Financial Management
The FFSC offers a trained Financial Counselor who will take you step-by-step through the Navy Standardized Curriculum process which involves setting up and effectively managing a basic financial plan. Workshops, counseling, seminars on buying cars, renting or buying homes, and much more are offered. The PFMP offers one-on-one counseling to those experiencing money management difficulties or for those who wish to better understand how to budget their finances.

Information & Referral (I&R)
The I&R Counselor will provide information about the exceptional Family Member Program, schools, child care providers, Navy Lodges, legal aid, voter registration, and much more. Call or come by for our ‘‘one stop” Information and Referral Service on local military or civilian resources, activities, and programs.

Ombudsman Program
An Ombudsman is a volunteer spouse, trained to act as a liaison between family members and the active-duty command. The Work and Family Life Consultant is the Ombudsman Program Coordinator for NAS Pax River.

Relocation Assistance
The FFSC offers a wide variety of services, support and programs to help ease the stress and financial strain of a PCS move. Services available to all active duty members and their families include a Loan Closet with commonly used kitchen items, as well as sleeping futons, folding director’s style chairs, stick vacuums and microwave ovens. A ‘‘Welcome to Pax” Newcomer’s Briefing and windshield tour of the installation is offered twice quarterly. Hard-copy and Internet-based information is provided covering subjects such as employment, childcare, housings, schools, and a myriad of other topics of importance to new arrivals. To access instant information about NAS Patuxent River visit either of these Web sites: http:⁄⁄www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil or http:⁄⁄www.cnic.navy.mil⁄Patuxent⁄index.htm.

If you have orders to Patuxent River, you will need a sponsor who can assist you with your needs. To request a Sponsor, visit the Patuxent River homepagelisted above. To ensure a sponsor is assigned, you may also contact your gaining command. Your sponsor should arrange to meet you upon your arrival. This is why consistent communication with your sponsor prior to moving here will make your relocation experience much better. Your mail may begin to be redirected to the General Delivery address two weeks before the service member’s arrival. The address to use is: Service Member’s Name, C⁄O General Delivery, NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670. Post Office boxes for unaccompanied members residing in base Bachelor Quarters are currently issued by Bachelor Housing personnel upon assignment of Bachelor Quarters to the service member.

Veterans Affairs
A Veterans Affairs Benefits Counselor visits the FFSC several days each month to answer questions concerning VA benefits and services. All veterans, transitioningservice members and family members are eligible for this service. This service is by appointment only.

Human Resources Office
(Total Force Managementand Strategy Department)

The Total Force Management and Strategy Department administers human resources and equal employment opportunity programs for the civilian and military work force, which includes providing services in the area of employment, classification, labor and employee relations, employee benefits and services,manpower and human resource data analysis, employee development and education, and equal employment opportunity, complaint counseling⁄resolution and the drug-free workplace program.

The Total Force Management and Strategy Department provides advice, assistance and services to executives, managers, supervisors and employees. It also represents the human resource interests of NAVAIR Headquarters, NAWCAD, NAS Patuxent River and the tenant community in dealings with the Office of Personnel Management, Department of Defense and Department of Navy. Visit the Human Resources Web site at http:⁄⁄hro.navair.navy.mil.

Mattapany Day Camp
301-342-1694⁄4800

Mattapany Day Camp is one of the most highlyanticipated summer programs on station. The popular day camp offers children ages five, who have completed kindergarten, through 12 years structured care in anoutdoor setting. Campers enjoy arts and crafts, nature walks, swimming lessons, day trips and other special events.

Registration is held in March. Due to the popularity of camp, full time employees with children enrolled in the School Age Care program during the school year have priority to camp registration. Any unfilled spots are then available to active-duty military, DoD employees and contractors on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration details are available in the Tester and Patuxent Trails in February.

NAVAIR Ranges Sustainability Office
Citizens may express their concerns regarding noise generated from NAS Patuxent River by contacting the station via telephone or mail. A noise disturbance hotline was established in November 2001 to receive noisedisturbance reports from the community. The hotline is typically manned from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the event no one is available to receive the call in person, callers are instructed to leave their names, contact information and a description of the event. The toll-free phone number for the noise hotline is 1-866-819-9028.

For written inquiries, correspondence should be sent to:

NAVAIR Ranges Sustainability Office
Attn: Noise Hotline Team
22473 Millstone Rd.
Patuxent River, Md. 20670

A representative from NAS Patuxent River will begin investigating phone and⁄or written inquiries related to a noise event within one business day, and will follow-up with the person reporting the disturbance. Formore information visit http:⁄⁄www.navair.navy.mil⁄oep⁄index.html

Navy Exchange
301-342-0614⁄0616

Building 2369, 22099 Cuddihy Road
Main Store Hours of Operation

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Holiday hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Navy Exchange retail store offers the following:

The following services are offered at Customer Service:

The Navy Exchange offers a complete floral shop with FTD Wire Service and local delivery. Maryland, DCsouvenirs. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information call 301-342-0621.

The Tailor Shop is located in the Uniform Shop and is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Navy Exchange has a full-service Beauty Salon, hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 301-342-0612.

The Navy Exchange Barber shop is located adjacent to the Beauty Salon, hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 301-342-0611.

Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered by Royal Cleaners, hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m-5 p.m. Royal Cleaners is located at the far left front of the Navy Exchange. For more information call 301-737-1330.

Enterprise Rent a Car Kiosk is located in the main Exchange (Building 2369) in the Food Court. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information call 301-866-1705.

Tax services are available February-April in the mall area.

The Navy Exchange Gas Station and Quik Mart Convenience store are located across from the Commissary. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Pay at the pump 24-hours-a-day with credit card. For more information call 301-863-1258. Budget truck rental is available at the Quik Mart. Call 240-725-0967 for reservations. Blue Rhino Propane tank exchange is also available. A fully automated soft-cloth car wash isadjacent to the Quik Mart.

The following food service outlets are available:

McDonald’s
Building 2465
301-862-3833
Monday-Friday 5 a.m - 9 p.m.
Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Subway

Building 421

301-866-9178 Monday-Friday 8 a.m - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sea Wings Cafe

Building 2272

301-862-5733 Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Rice King⁄RK CafÈ⁄Sbarro’s Pizza

NEX Food Court Building 2369

301-863-2591

Rice King

Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

RK CafÈ

Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sbarro’s Pizza Coming Soon

Seattle’s Best Coffee

NEX Food Court

Building 2369

301-863-7534

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Naval Health Clinic

301-342-1418⁄1419

The Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is staffed toprovide quality health care services to all active-duty and eligible beneficiaries. The clinic is located onboard NAS Patuxent River at the intersection of Cedar Point and Buse Roads. Available services include active duty dental,military medicine, flight medicine, physical exams,pediatrics, family medicine, immunizations, occupational health, optometry, preventive medicine, psychology, social work, radiology, pharmacy, laboratory and healthpromotion services. This facility averages approximately 55,000 outpatient visits per year. The Naval Health Clinic is a TRICARE Prime enrollment site.

Navy Lodge

1-800-NAVY-INN or 301-737-2400

All ranks, active-duty (on duty or leave), reservists, retirees, federal employees on orders and other authorized guests may make reservations at the Navy Lodge. There are 50 units with queen beds and private baths. Of these 50 rooms, six sets are interconnecting, two are handicap-accessible and all are non-smoking units. Two units are pet-friendly. Each unit contains a kitchenette with microwave, utensils, dining table, satellite television, wireless Internet, DVDs, direct dial long distance service and air conditioning. Cribs, highchairs, roll-away beds, hairdryers, irons⁄ironing boards, maid service, ice, snack vending machines, playground, DVD rentals and washer⁄dryer facilities are available for guest use. The lodge is located in Building 2119, check-in is between 3 and 6 p.m. Call to make reservations. The Navy Lodge fax number is 301-862-7866.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

301-342-4739⁄4817 or DSN 342-4739

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a non-profit organization with a primary mission to assistactive-duty and retired service members, their family members and survivors with emergency financialassistance, education or other services in times of need.

N-MCRS provides emergency financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans and⁄or grants for needs such as, but not limited to, transportation associated with emergency leave, food, rent, utilities, essentialvehicle repairs, patient’s share of medical⁄dental bills, military pay problems and funeral expenses.

The society sponsors education loans and grants for dependent children of active-duty and retired members, as well as spouses of active-duty who return to school full-time. N-MCRS also conducts a Budget for Baby class each month at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Class attendees receive information regarding financial planning and budgeting pertaining to families withchildren. At the conclusion of the class each family in attendance receives a ‘‘Junior Seabag” filled with baby items, as a gift from the society valued at over $100 to welcome their newborn. This program is open to all Sailors and Marines regardless of rank.

The N-MCRS office, located in Building 401, is staffed primarily by trained volunteers, and is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday byappointment. Call for more information, to make an appointment, or inquire about volunteering.

AFTER HOURS:

Service members with emergency leave situations can receive assistance from the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society through the After Hours Assistance Program. For after-hours emergency leave assistance, for theservice member or the spouse, call 301-342-1097 and request N-MCRS assistance.

Public Affairs Office

301-757-6748

The Public Affairs Office, located on the second floor of Building 409, is responsible for internal information, media relations, community relations and review of non-technical material intended for public release. The Public Affairs officer is the official spokespersons for NAWCAD and NAS Patuxent River. Any official contacts with off-station news media, speeches or other types of presentations to community organizations or groups must first be coordinated with the Public Affairs Office.

The Public Affairs Office serves the entire Patuxent River complex with a variety of information media, including its award-winning station newspaper, Tester, and this station guide. Public affairs professionals also tell the Patuxent River story off station through theirliaison with local, regional and national print andbroadcast news media.

The Public Affairs Office is also responsible forreleasing information to outside news media.

Public Affairs also manages an active station tourprogram for community groups, giving taxpayingcitizens the opportunity to see and hear about Patuxent River’s mission firsthand.

Public Safety

Public Safety provides advice, guidance and assistance in all aspects of Physical Security, Law Enforcement and OSH Safety and Fire Services. Public Safety also is responsible for protecting life and property, preventing crime, unlawful entry, covert acts and enforcing laws, instructions, rules and regulations governing Physical Security, Law Enforcement and OSH Safety and Fire Services. Public Safety administers the physical security, law enforcement, fire and rescue⁄disaster preparednessprogram; formulates and enforces command security procedures; exercises control over visitors to the complex; investigates crimes and evaluates investigative data; provides fire protection and fire-rescue services; maintains liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; conducts a comprehensive occupational safety and health program, monitors and tracks mishap and mishap reporting; administers an aggressive accidentprevention program; and coordinates occupational health and medical surveillance programs.

Public Works Department (PWD - PAX)

Public Works is part of the NAVFAC organization and is responsible for the management, acquisition, maintenance and repair of facilities, facility systems, pavements, utilities, and vehicles. Public Works also provides the design, construction, repair, alteration and demolition of facilities and infrastructure. Public Works provides installation support services, including planning,budgeting, engineering, base operating services that includes grounds maintenance, janitorial, transportation, refuse collection, ceremony support and pest control.

PWD also includes an environmental department that provides services in three broad areas: compliance,conservation and pollution prevention. Complianceprograms focus on regulatory compliance review and tracking for things such as clean air, clean water,hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling, proper environmental planning and cleanup of former waste disposal sites. Pollution prevention programs include recycling and solid waste management, as well as oil spill prevention and control. Conservation programs include both natural and cultural resources management; featuring archaeology, historic architecture and preservation planning on the cultural side, and fish and wildlife management, forestry, land management, and outdoor recreation on the natural resources side. Natural resources employees provide nuisance wildliferesponse services. A successful installation restoration program and community Restoration Advisory Board keeps the public aware of all restoration activities at Pax River.

Religious Programs

301-342-3811⁄3812

The NAS Patuxent River St. Nicholas Chapel islocated off Cedar Point Road less than one mile from Gate Two. The Religious Programming Center, Building 401, is located adjacent to the chapel. Chaplain office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Religious Program Center houses the Protestant, Catholic and Command Chaplain’s offices, as well as a religious fellowship hall, religious library, meeting facilities and multi-use classrooms.

Catholic services are Sunday at 8 and 9:30 a.m.Daily Mass is at 11:35 a.m. and CCD is Sunday at11 a.m. The Protestant service is Sunday at 11 a.m.,with a soup, salad and scripture at 5 p.m. These times are also posted on the chapel board on Cedar PointRoad.

The RPC also offers Sunday School, nursery,Bible studies, prayer breakfasts, Children’s Choirs,a Christian Men's Fellowship, an active teen youth group, retreats for all ages and other special events. Call for more information concerning counseling, confession or registration in any of the command religiousprograms. Programs and services are open to all military, family members and DoD eligible personnel with station access.

Judge Advocate

301-342-7510

The Staff Judge Advocate provides direct legal advice and support to the Commanding Officer, NAS, andtenant commands within the region on matters including but not limited to military justice, ethics, standards of conduct, international law civil affairs (exceptgovernment contracts), administrative law, litigation, legal assistance, environmental law and investigations, including inspector general reports on senior officials. The JAG administers the military justice systemand maintains liaison with local law enforcementagencies.

Legal Assistance Services

301-342-7643

Customer Service Hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Notary hours 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Monday - Thursday. The Navy Legal Service Office, North Central, coordinates and provides legal assistance for active duty, retired military and dependents. Legal assistance includes advice and services regardingadoption, consumer issues, family law, immigration, landlord-tenant issues, notarization of documents,powers of attorney, preventive law, tax preparation, and wills and other estate planning.

Supply

Supply provides logistics support to all activities aboard the NAS Patuxent River complex, including its Webster Field Annex. From nuts and bolts andnavigational charts to advanced avionics units or repair parts for organizational and intermediate maintenance efforts, the department has access to the millions of lines of inventory througout the Department of Defense supply system. Supply operates divisions for fuels, stock control, quality assurance, IT systems, household goods, andaviation support along with a material division forreceiving, storage, warehousing and shipment ofgovernment assets.

Tester

301-757-6748

The station newspaper Tester is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. each weekday for submission of editorial copy which must be received by Monday at noon. The Tester editorial office is located on the 2nd floor of Building 409. Free classified ads may be placed in the newspaper by active-duty, family members and retired military. Paid advertising is also available. Both types of ads may be placed at the publisher’s office in Lexington Park, or by calling 301-862-2111.

Veterinary Treatment Facility

301-342-4213

The Veterinary Treatment Facility offers over-the-counter sales for pet needs and hosts special clinics overseen by the Army veterinary staff. Active-duty and retired military and reservists during active duty periods are eligible to use this facility. Programs and policies are administered by the Army.