Pax Navy Lodge Wins First Carlson Award for Exceptional Service [Image 1 of 3]

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland (Oct. 22, 2025) - Retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer of NEXCOM, speaks to guests at the Edward E. Carlson Award presentation to NAS Patuxent River Navy Lodge. The Edward E. Carlson Award is awarded to the Navy Lodge that has the highest scores in guest and associate satisfaction, operations, quality assurance assessment and financial performance. The award is named for Navy officer and hotel executive Edward E. Carlson, who served in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps during World War II.