- HSC-21
Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two One
caption= HSC-21 Insignia
dates= 1977-Present
country=United States
allegiance=
branch=United States Navy
type=
role= Search and Rescue
Logistical Support
Naval Special Warfare
Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP)
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command_structure=
current_commander= Commander Mario Mifsud
garrison=Naval Air Station North Island
ceremonial_chief=
colonel_of_the_regiment=
nickname= Blackjacks
patron=
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colors=
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anniversaries=Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two One (HSC-21), also known as the "Blackjacks", are a
United States Navy helicopter squadron based atNaval Air Station North Island . HSC-21 is made up of nine expeditionary detachments that deploy aboard Fast Combat Support ships and Amphibious Assault ships. HSC-25 flies theMH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter.History
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Twenty One, formerly the Gunbearers of HC-11, has been the cornerstone for West Coast Fleet Logistics Support since the original squadron was established on October 1, 1977 at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. In April 2005, the “Gunbearers” of HC-11 were redesignated as the “Blackjacks” of HSC-21, continuing a tradition of excellence to support the Navy’s future helicopter fleet organization.
External Links
* [http://www.hsc21.navy.mil/ HSC-21 Official Website]
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