NAS Patuxent River — Embroidered Patch Where Naval Aviation Is Tested NAS Patuxent River is the nerve center of Naval aviation testing and evaluation — the place where every new aircraft, weapon system, and piece of avionics must prove itself before it goes to the fleet. This officially licensed patch represents the test pilots, engineers, and support personnel who push the boundaries of Naval aviation. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, located in St. Mary's County, Maryland, is the home of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD). The station serves as the primary test and evaluation facility for all Naval and Marine Corps aircraft, weapons systems, and aviation-related equipment. From the F-35 to the MV-22 Osprey to the next generation of unmanned aircraft, every system must pass through "Pax River" before reaching the fleet. Perfect For: NAS Patuxent River veterans, Naval test pilots, NAVAIR engineers, aviation test and evaluation professionals, and Naval aviation technology enthusiasts. Pax River — Test, Evaluate, Deliver.
