PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Residents near Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD, and Fort Mary Walker, VA, should be aware of scheduled nighttime noise-generating activities on January 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk, assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, conducts flight operations from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 19, 2023. C2X is the final exercise in the Pre-Deployment Training Program for the 26th MEU, providing the training needed to be a force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

The testing will involve nighttime helicopter departures and landings, a critical component of training designed to ensure the precision and safety of military personnel. Increased noise levels are expected during these operations.

NAS Patuxent River takes steps to minimize the community impact of testing activities while maintaining mission readiness.

For more information, call 1-866-819-9028.
For a full list of current noise advisories, visit NAS PAX Noise Advisories.

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