At Your Service
At Your Service
Administration
22268 Cedar Point Road, Building 409
301-342-1029/1028
The Administration office provides staff, administrative, clerical and general management support services, command career counseling, command communications material system services, command duty office services, and administration and review of enlisted personnel requirements.
Personnel Support Activity Detachment
22268 Cedar Point Road, Building 409
301-342-7303
The Personnel Support Activity Detachment (PSD) provides Navy members with one-stop personnel service. PSD services include all pay functions, receipts and transfers, reenlistments and separations, educational services, personnel accounting ID cards for service members and their dependents, fleet reserve and retirement, travel, transportation and numerous other services to Department of Defense employees and contractors as well as Navy members.
Command Career Counselors
22268 Cedar Point Road, Building 409
301-342-1562 or DSN 342-1562
The Command Career Counselors (CCC) assist Navy members through guidance and accomplishment of career goals by offering training information and personal counseling. CCC conducts career information and training courses for department and tenant career counselors and supervisory personnel. Also offered are retention team meetings, retention and incentive briefs, pre-separation briefs, First Term Success Workshops, Petty Officer Selectee Courses and a wide variety of specific subject general military training. Spouses are encouraged to participate in the career counseling process whenever possible.
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
47149 Buse Road, Building 1370
Quarterdeck: 301-342-1418/1419
www.med.navy.mil/sites/paxriver/Pages/index.html
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Medical Care
Healthcare services are provided at the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR). Available services include: medical home port (family practice), behavioral health, case management, dental, aviation medicine, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), immunizations, industrial hygiene, laboratory, occupational health, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, preventative medicine, radiology, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) and some specialty services. Specialty care and services that are not available at NHCPR, patients are referred by their primary care provider to other military treatment facilities in the national capitol area such as: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda, Malcolm Grow at Naval Air Facility Andrews or Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.
Clinic Appointments
Appointments/After-Hours: 301-342-1506
Nurse Advice Line (24/7): 800-TRICARE (874-2273),
option 1
For more information on clinic hours, making an appointment, or leaving a non-urgent message for your Primary Care Manager (PCM), call the appointment line at 301-342-1506.
NHCPR has a secure electronic messaging system available 24 hours a day. Please register for secure messaging with your provider at: www.relayhealth.com. By enrolling in RelayHealth, you can send a secure message to your provider or team any time of day or night from the comfort of your home. This allows you to email your provider, request appointments, Rx refills, referrals, test results and address questions or concerns. Your email will be answered within 72 hours; therefore, do not use for urgent issues.
If you would like to speak with a provider after normal business hours, call the appointment line. Many concerns that occur after hours can be addressed using the on-call provider.
Exceptional Family Member Program
NHCPR is a Category 3 facility. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Division coordinates the administrative actions required to assist those members who request entry or update within the EFMP. The EFMP Coordinator is located at the Naval Health Clinic. You may reach the EFMP Coordinator, by calling 301-342-9504, 301-995-1703 or the clinic’s quarterdeck.
Pharmacy
301-757-2605
Refills: 800-377-1723 or www.bethesda.med.navy.mil/refill
The pharmacy is located in the Navy Exchange on Cuddihy Road. The longest wait times are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. If at all possible, plan your visit around these times to avoid delays in picking up medications. The busiest days are Thursdays and Fridays, especially those preceding a holiday weekend.
Please assist us in ensuring that you have an adequate supply of medication by picking up your medications ahead of time.
Dental Services
Dental Appointments:301-342-1407/3496
After Hours:301-342-1506
The dental clinic is a modern, well-equipped facility located within the naval health clinic. Military personnel are provided general dentistry, although some specialty care may require referrals to other military or civilian clinics. Routine examinations, annual deployment health screenings, active-duty sick call services and records check-in/check-out are available.
Due to current military dental readiness and health requirements, family members and retirees are not routinely seen. Retired service members are seen for emergency treatment only. Family members and retirees are encouraged to use their respective TRICARE Dental plan for their dental health needs. Exams and emergencies do not require an appointment; however, appointments are available upon request.
Customer Service and Patient Safety
Customer Relations Officer:301-995-4980
The naval health clinic’s goal is to provide all beneficiaries with excellent customer service. Additionally, it promotes the National Patient Safety Goals and encourages patients to always ask about a procedure, medical term, medication, etc., that they are concerned about or not sure of.
Each department has a Customer Service Representative with their photo posted in their respective departments.
Emergency and Urgent Care
Urgent care services are medically necessary services which are required for illness or injury that would not result in further disability or death if not treated immediately, but require professional attention and have the potential to develop such a threat if treatment is delayed longer than 24 hours.
During clinic hours, call 301-342-1506 to speak to a nurse who will evaluate symptoms. If same-day care is needed, the caller will be offered an acute appointment at the clinic. If no appointment is available, a referral may be entered authorizing a visit to a local urgent care center.
After normal clinic hours and on weekends, patients requiring medical care are authorized to seek urgent care in the civilian network after consulting with the naval health clinic on-call provider. First, call the clinic at 301-342-1506.
Patients who obtain urgent care before getting an approval, should call the clinic within three business days to request a referral for their urgent care visit. Failure to obtain a referral from a PCM within three business days will cause their care to be covered under the point of service option and you will be charged.
If you require urgent care while traveling, you must coordinate the care with your PCM and/or the TRICARE North Region contractor (Health Net) before receiving care. If you cannot reach your PCM, call 1-877-TRICARE to notify them of your need for urgent care. Carry a TRICARE pocket card or the Traveling with Prime info sheet with you when traveling for quick access to important phone numbers.
TRICARE and DEERS
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is fortunate to have a TRICARE Service Center (TSC) inside the clinic. Upon arrival at NAS Pax River, all active duty personnel must enroll in TRICARE North. This can be done by coming into the clinic and visiting the on-site TRICARE Service Center (this option may be required if TRICARE is on your check-in sheet), by calling 877-TRICARE or by going to this website: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/bwe/indexAction.do
On-site services include: Enrollment and PCM assignment, TRICARE program and benefit information, referral assistance, and claims assistance. It is critical that DEERS information is kept up-to-date. This is the responsibility of the military sponsor and can be done at the PSD office.
Child and Youth Programs
At NAS Patuxent River our goal is to provide developmentally appropriate programs that nurture the “whole child,” in an atmosphere that is friendly, safe and healthy which encourages self-expression and creativity.
Child Development Center/Annex
22027 Cuddihy Road, Building 2813 (main center) 301-342-3636/8988
22017 Bundy Road, Building 2030 (annex)
301-342-7636
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays
Families at Pax River find helpful resources at the Child Development Center and the Child Development Annex. The centers offer full-time childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Both the Child Development Center and Annex are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. There is a high demand for childcare at NAS Patuxent River and the centers provide information for a Central Wait List within Naval District Washington Region. Patrons interested in using fulltime child care services at Pax River must first register on the Central Wait List located at the Child Placement Office which can be reached at 301-342-3960. Packets are available at either center for further information.
Hourly care is provided at each facility on a first come, first serve basis with limited availability. Reservations are required.
Child Development Home Providers
22017 Bundy Road, Building 2030
301-342-3960
Child Development Home (CDH) is your direct link to certified childcare providers, located in government housing on and off the installation, offer in-home care for families at Pax River. To use the services of the CDH program, you must register through the Central Wait List located at the Child Placement Office. They can be reached at 301-342-3960.. Packets for registration can be obtained at any Child Development facility or from the Child Placement Office.
The CDH also offers employment opportunities for military spouses living on or off the installation. CDH providers work out of their homes, care for children, and have the flexibility to set their own hours and fees. Training and assistance is provided to all CDH providers.
Rassieur Youth Center
46983 Hinkle Circle, Building 1597
301-342-1694
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays
The Rassieur Youth Center, named after the air station’s first commanding officer, schedules special events, trips and parties for station youth. This accredited center is a popular place for youth who may also enjoy the outdoor pool, which is located next door. The center also sponsors the School Age Care program, which provides care for children before and after the school day. Youth are encouraged to stop by the center to use the reading and computer center, try their hand at arts and crafts and enjoy the game tables available at the center. The Youth Center is also a 4H and a Boys and Girls Clubs of America affiliate.
Mattapany Day Camp
301-342-1694/4800
Mattapany Day Camp is one of the most highly anticipated summer programs on station. The popular day camp offers children ages 5, who have completed kindergarten, through age 12 structured care in an outdoor setting. Campers enjoy arts and crafts, nature walks, swimming activities, day trips and other special events.
Registration is held in the Spring. Due to the popularity of camp, children enrolled in the School Age Care program during the school year have priority to camp registration during the first days of registration. Any unfilled spots are then available to active-duty military, DOD civilians and contractors. Registration details are published in the Tester in February of each year and also information is located on the MWR website, www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com.
Commissary
22155 Cuddihy Road, Building 2173
301-342-3789/3630
www.commissaries.com
Hours:
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday and most holidays
The Commissary is also open for Early Bird shopping (15 items or less) from 8-9 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Additional closures will be posted in the store.
Fleet and Family Support Center
21993 Bundy Road, Building 2090
301-342-4911
Hours:
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) recognizes that being “military” is a lifestyle that presents challenges and opportunities for service members and their family. FFSC programs are intended to help make the most of military life. Workshops and seminars are open to active-duty and retired military, their family members, and if space is available, DOD civilians and contractor employees.
The FFSC three core programs are: crisis response, career support/retention and deployment support/readiness.
Crisis Response Programs
• Casualty/Disaster Response
This quick response is provided for commands, personnel and families when they are faced with crisis situations ranging from accidents that result in serious injuries or loss of life, to natural or naval disasters, to evacuations or war.
In the midst or aftermath of an incident, the FFSC provides command consultation, crisis intervention, coordination of support, resources and volunteers, 24-hour information and referral, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, and follow-on counseling or referral services.
Clinical and Support Programs
• New Parent Support (NPS)
NPS offers parents or parents-to-be education, pre and post natal support, parent support groups, and information and referral to community resources. Services include hospital and home visitations, educational classes, play group, a breast pump loan program and lactation stations at various sites on station.
• Clinical Counseling
Licensed clinical counselors provide short term and goal oriented counseling that includes individual, marriage, and family counseling for active duty, their family members and retirees and their family members on a space available basis.
• Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
FAP is designed to strengthen families by providing intervention, prevention, and treatment of child and spouse abuse and neglect. Licensed clinical counselors provide information and referral, case management services, and education in dealing with domestic violence issues.
• Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA)
The DAVA provides education to help support victims of adult domestic violence. Services include safety planning, legal and financial information and referral, and other support services.
• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program
SAPR provides advocacy support and resources to assist victims of sexual assault through the healing process. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and SAPR points of contact assist commands in implementing and administering sexual assault awareness, prevention education, case management and victim advocacy.
Career Support/Retention Programs
• Transition GPS
Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success) is a program designed to help retiring and separating service members transition from the military life to the civilian life. The program provides extensive tools, education and support needed for a successful transition. Tools provided include: military-to-civilian skills crosswalk, financial planning, certification and licensing resources and information, federal and civilian job search techniques, résumé writing and VA Benefits information. Employment counselors are available by appointment to critique résumés, practice job interviewing and assist with marketing individual skills. The Capstone counseling is also provided through the Transition Program.
• Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)
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, and 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, for those who wish to better understand how to budget their finances, or wish to plan for retirement.
• Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)
FERP gives spouses and family members an opportunity to gain employment search skills through education and workshops. Workshops include résumé writing, career planning, employment building, career planning and New Spouse Orientation.
Deployment Support/Readiness Programs
• Deployment Support
The FFSC offers Deployment Support Programs for Individual Augmentee (IA), family members and deploying detachments located in the Pax River area. The goal is to enhance the Navy’s mission by assisting single and married service members and their families in successfully managing deployments before, during and after deployments.
• Relocation Assistance Program
While moving is always stressful, your stress can be drastically reduced if you take full advantage of the information, education, and personal assistance provided to you by the Relocation Program. Some of the services provided are workshops and briefings, individual PCS planning, online resources such as Military Home Front and Plan My Move. If you have orders to Pax River, you will need a sponsor who can assist you with your needs. To request a Sponsor, visit the Pax River homepage listed below. Also, don’t forget about our Lending Locker for household goods to use while your items are in transit. To access instant information about NAS Pax River visit either of these websites: www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil, or www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent.
• Life Skills Education
The FFSC provides solution-oriented programs to help gain knowledge to improve your personal skills. Seminars include topics such as Effective Communication, Couples Communication, Stress Management, Anger Management and Myers Briggs Type Indicator. Programs are offered at the FFSC and at command locations.
• Ombudsman Support
An Ombudsman is a volunteer spouse, trained to act as a liaison between family members and the active-duty command. Contact your Ombudsman for support, including deployment, area information, upcoming events, and general information for your squadron. A list of Ombudsman is available on the NAS Pax River website.
• Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The FFSC provides information and referral services for families with an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), and assists families with the enrollment process. EFMP also links families with appropriate military and civilian support organizations, including the EFMP coordinators at the naval health clinic and the School Liaison Officer.
School Liaison Officer
21993 Bundy Road, Building 2090 (Located in the Fleet & Family Support Center)
301-757-1871
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
The School Liaison Officer is the primary link between parents, educators and command, working to ensure smooth transitions between schools and positive educational experiences. We can provide numerous resources to assist families, educators and commands in their efforts to create positive and supportive educational environments for military children.
The School Liaison Officer broadens the services of the Navy’s Child-Youth Program. The SLO’s primary function is to provide transition support to DOD-eligible families with school-age children. The SLO is the focal point of contact between the installation commander, parents and the community at large and the local school administration
Human Resources Office
Total Force Management and Strategy Department
hro.navair.navy.mil
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 Pax River and the tenant community in dealings with the Office of Personnel Management, Department of Defense and Department of Navy.
Noise Hotline
NAVAIR Ranges Sustainability Office
866-819-9028
PaxNoise@navy.mil
Citizens may express their concerns regarding noise generated from NAS Patuxent River by contacting the station via telephone, email or mail. A noise disturbance hotline was established to receive reports from the community. The hotline is typically staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. In the event no one is available to receive the call in person, callers are asked to leave their names, contact information and a description of the event, and a representative will return their call within one business day.
Send written inquiries to:
NAVAIR Ranges Sustainability Office Attn:
Noise Hotline Team
22473 Millstone Road
Patuxent River MD 20670
Navy Exchange
22099 Cuddihy Road, Building 2369
Main Store: 301-342-0614/0606
Gas Station/ Quik Mart: 301-863-1258
Main Store Hours:
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays
The Navy Exchange retail store offers:
• Clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire
amily
• Uniform Shop
• Electronics, Computers, Computer Software,
Video Games
• Home décor
• Cosmetics and Designer Fragrances
• Fine Jewelry, Watches and Sunglasses
• Domestics
• Housewares and Small Electrics
• Wine and Spirits
• Toys
• Sporting Goods
• Automotive
• Health and Beauty Aids
• Hardware
• Pet Supplies
• Lawn and Garden Shop
• Propane tank exchange
The following services are offered at Customer
Service:
• Western Union
• United Parcel Service
• Rug Doctor Rental
• Special Orders
• Check Cashing
• Star Card Applications
The Navy Exchange offers a complete floral shop with FTD wire service as well as Maryland souvenirs. Floral Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 301-342-0621.
The Tailor Shop is located in the Uniform Shop and is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
The Navy Exchange has a full-service Salon. The hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Make an appointment at 301-342-0612.
The Navy Exchange Barber Shop is located adjacent to the Salon; hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information about the Barber Shop, call 301-342-0611.
Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered by Lexington Park Cleaners, located at exterior far left front of the Navy Exchange building. Hours of operation are: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 301-862-9120.
Tax services are also available February through April in the mall area. Also in the mall area is a food court featuring Rice King, RK Café and Sbarro’s Pizza.
Navy Exchange Gas Station and Quik Mart Convenience
The Navy Exchange Gas Station and Quik Mart Convenience are located across from the Commissary. Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Pay at the pump 24/7 with a credit card.
Blue Rhino Propane tank exchange is also available. A fully automated soft-cloth car wash is adjacent to the Quik Mart.
Food Service Outlets
The following food service outlets are available at NAS Patuxent River:
River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center
46870 Tate Road, Building 2815
301-342-3656
www.cnic.navy.mil/riversedge
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays
See the Recreation & Leisure section, Page 30, for more information on menu and catering services.
Eddie’s Sandwich Shops
301-342-3656
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays
Buildings 2133, 2185, 2187, 2188, 2805 and Webster
Outlying Field Building 8009
Eddie’s Sandwich shops are conveniently located
within six different buildings at NAS Pax River and
one at Webster Outlying Field. Stop in for a quick
lunch to take back to your office. Menu selections
include sandwiches, salads, soup, chili, drinks and
desserts.
Cedar Point Golf Course 19th Hole
23248 Cedar Point Road, Building 2630
301-342-3597
Hours: Noon to 8:30 p.m. Monday
8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday
7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Cafe’ 300 at the Bowling Center
47382 Keane Road, Building 458
301-342-3994
Inside the Drill Hall
Open Daily
McDonald’s
2465 Cedar Point Road, Building 2465
301-862-3833
Hours: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Subway
22105 Cedar Point Road, Building 421
301-866-9178
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Rice King (NEX Food Court)
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
RK Café (NEX Food Court)
Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Sbarro’s Pizza (NEX Food Court)
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 pm. weekdays
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Seawings Café
Building 2272
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays
Pax Perks Coffee Operation (Building 2272)
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekdays
“We Proudly Serve” Starbucks
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays
Available in the Bald Eagle Pub, Eddie’s Café in Building 2185 and 2187.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
22187 Arnold Circle, Building 401
301-342-4739 or DSN 342-4739
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is a non-profit organization with a primary mission to assist active-duty and retired service members, their family members and survivors with emergency financial assistance, education or other services in times of need.
NMCRS 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, basic living expenses for food, rent, utilities, essential vehicle repairs, and patient’s share of medical/dental bills, military pay problems and funeral expenses.
Quick Assist Loans (QAL) up to $500 are available to eligible service members during office hours on a walk-in basis.For eligibility requirement, visit www.nmcrs.org.
The Society also sponsors education loans and grants for children of active-duty and retired service members as well as spouses of active-duty service members who return to school full-time. NMCRS also conducts a Budget for Baby class each month in building 401, the Religious Program Services building.Class participants, new parents and no-so-new parents, receive information regarding financial planning and budgeting pertaining to families with children. At the conclusion of the class, each family in attendance receives a “Junior Seabag” filled with baby items to welcome their newborn as a gift from the Society valued at more than $100. This program is open to all Sailors and Marines regardless of rank.
The NMCRS office is staffed primarily by trained volunteers, and is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday by appointment. Call for more information, to make an appointment or to inquire about volunteering.NMCRS After Hours:Service members with emergency leave situations or other emergencies that cannot wait until the next business day can receive assistance from the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society through the After Hours Assistance Program. For after-hours emergency leave assistance, for the service member or the spouse, call the naval air station’s command duty office at 301-342-1095 and request NMCRS assistance.
Public Affairs Office
22268 Cedar Point Road, Building 409
301-757-6748
The Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs Office is responsible for base-related internal information, media relations, community relations and review of station-generated non-technical material intended for public release.
The NAS public affairs officer is the official spokesperson for the air station. Pax River’s two major tenants, NAVAIR and NAWCAD, operate separate Public Affairs Offices. These tenant public affairs officers serve as the official spokespersons for NAVAIR and NAWCAD programs, facilities and activities.
Any type of presentations, speeches or contacts with off-station news media must first be coordinated through the NAS Public Affairs Office. NAVAIR and NAWCAD handle their security and policy review separately. NAS publishes its award-winning station newspaper, the Tester and this station guide.
Information about NAS Patuxent River can be found at www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent or www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.
Tester
22268 Cedar Point Road, Building 409
301-342-4163
The air station’s newspaper staff is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The station’s newspaper, Tester, is published and distributed to locations around the installation and to some off-base areas on Thursdays. Submissions for the Tester must be received by Tester staff no later than 4:30 p.m. on the Friday the week prior to the desired publication date. Submissions can be made by emailing tester@dcmilitary.com. Please note, publication of any submission is based on space-available basis and is subject to editing by the Tester staff.
Classifieds and business ads are available. Both types of ads may be placed at the publisher’s office, The Enterprise in California, Maryland, or by calling 301-862-2111.
Public Safety (Security, law enforcement, fire, emergency management and safety)
Emergency Management: 342-6325
Security/law enforcement: 757-4669, 995-1941
Public Safety provides advice, guidance and assistance in all aspects of physical security, law enforcement, and 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.
Public Safety administers the physical security, law enforcement, fire and rescue/disaster preparedness program; 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 (see Safety Department below).
Safety Department
47253 Whalen Road, Building 588
301-342-5377
The mission of the NAS Patuxent River Safety Department is to implement the Safety and Occupational Health program for all activities within the fence lines of NAS Pax River, Navy Recreation Center Solomons and Webster Outlying Field.
The Safety Department provides a comprehensive safety program consisting of, at a minimum, annual facility inspections of all occupational areas, mishap investigations, hazard analysis and identification, safety training on a variety of topics, and holiday and seasonal awareness campaigns. The Safety Department also manages all programs outlined within the OPNAVINST 5100.23 series.
The Safety Department uses an effective, proactive approach of working with supervisors to determine and implement solutions for immediate and long-term solutions to safety related concerns. This partnership between the Safety Department and the activities it serves is reflected in the effectiveness of the overall Safety Program at NAS Pax River.
Public Works Department
301-757-4861
Public Works is part of the Naval Facilities organization, also known as NAVFAC, and is responsible for the management, acquisition, maintenance and repair of facilities, facility systems, pavements, utilities and vehicles. Public Works (PW) also provides the design, construction, repair, alteration and demolition of facilities and infrastructure. PW provides installation support services, including planning, budgeting, engineering, base operating services that includes grounds maintenance, janitorial, transportation, refuse collection, ceremony support and pest control.
PW also includes an environmental department that provides services in three broad areas: compliance, conservation and pollution prevention. Compliance programs 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 wildlife response services. A successful installation restoration program and community Restoration Advisory Board keeps the public aware of all restoration activities at NAS Pax River.
Environmental Department
301-342-3670
Located within the Public Works Department, the station’s environmental office provides comprehensive services in three broad areas: compliance, environmental planning, and conservation. Compliance programs 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. Environmental planning staff reviews all proposed projects and considers alternatives in an attempt to minimize environmental impact, preparing Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements as necessary.
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 oversee outdoor recreational programs including fishing, crabbing, shellfishing, hunting, trapping, hiking, firewood cutting and nature study. Information about the hunting and fishing programs can be found at http://naspaxriver.isportsman.net. Base permits required for these activities can be purchased at this site.
Known for its award-winning community service and environmental stewardship programs, the department is responsible for environmental education programs on station and contributes to many activities within the neighboring communities. The station operates an Environmental Education Center, located in Building 1410, at the intersection of Johnson and Cedar Point Roads. Multiple partnerships with private sector and government agencies have been successful in advancing environmental compliance and education. A successful environmental restoration program and community Restoration Advisory Board keeps the public aware of all restoration activities at Pax River.
Religious Programs
22187 West Arnold Circle, Building 401
301-342-3811
• Catholic Mass:
Rosary prayer service, 11:35 a.m. weekdays
in the Chapel
• Protestant service:
11 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Sundays
in the Religious Program Center
• Chaplain Hours:
8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. weekdays
The NAS Patuxent River St. Nicholas Chapel is located off Cedar Point Road less than one mile from Gate 2. The Religious Programming Center sits adjacent to the Chapel. The Religious Program Center houses the Protestant, Catholic and Command Chaplain’s offices, as well as a religious fellowship hall, meeting facilities and multi-use classrooms.
Bible studies are held on various days during the week. For details, call the Religious Program office.
The RPC also offers Children’s Church, prayer breakfasts, and various other fellowship opportunities. Call for more information concerning counseling, confession or registration in any of the command religious programs. Programs and services are open to all military, family members and DOD civilians.
Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington
Branch Office Patuxent River
22268 Cedar Point Road, Building 409, second deck
Command Services
301-342-1041
The Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) provides direct legal advice and support to the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station and Tenant Commands on matters including, but not limited to, military justice, ethics, standards of conduct, international law, civil affairs (except Government contracts), administrative law, litigation, legal assistance, environmental law and investigations. The SJA administers the military justice system on the installation and maintains liaison with local law enforcement agencies.
Legal Assistance Services
301-342-7510
8-11 a.m. weekdays
Closed weekends and holidays The SJA coordinates legal assistance for active-duty and retired military, and their families. Legal assistance includes notarization of documents and powers of attorney and advice on adoption, consumer issues, immigration, landlord-tenant issues, tax, and wills and other estate planning.
Supply
301-342-1800
Supply provides logistics support to all activities aboard the NAS Pax River complex, including its Webster Field Annex. From nuts and bolts and navigational 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 throughout the Department of Defense supply system. Supply operates divisions for fuels, stock control, quality assurance, IT systems, household goods and aviation support along with a material division for receiving, storage, warehousing and shipment of government assets.
