NAS Patuxent RIver Naval Hospital

Naval Air Station Patuxent River Naval Hospital, located in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, has served as a vital medical facility for the region’s military community since World War II. Established alongside the air station in 1943, the hospital provided medical care for Navy personnel involved in aviation testing, training, and operations. Over the decades, the hospital expanded its services to support not only active duty members but also their families and retirees, adapting to advances in military medicine. Today, it continues its mission as part of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center system, delivering comprehensive healthcare and readiness support to the NAS Patuxent River community.