HSC-22

HSC-22

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO TWO


caption= HSC-22 Insignia
dates= September 29, 2006 - present
country= United States
allegiance=
branch= United States Navy
type= Sea combat operations
role= Logistics
Search & Rescue
Force Protection
Disaster Response
size= 225 Personnel
command_structure=
current_commander= CDR Daniel F. Olson
Past Commanders
2006-2008 CDR Michael M. McMillan, Jr.
garrison= Naval Air Station Norfolk
ceremonial_chief=
colonel_of_the_regiment=
nickname= "Sea Knights"
patron=
motto=
colors= Black, silver, and white
march=
mascot= Knight
battles=
anniversaries=

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO TWO (HSC-22) is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at NAS Chambers Field, Norfolk, Virginia. The "Sea Knights" were Established on September 29, 2006, and have multiple missions including vertical replenishment, Search and Rescue and Anti-Surface Warfare. The Sea Knights fly the MH-60S helicopter, manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut. It is the first new helicopter squadron at Naval Station Norfolk in 22 years. cite web|url=http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=25858http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=25858 |title=Navy Establishes New Helicopter Squadron |accessdate=2007-07-02 |last=Jones |first=Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler |date=2006-10-03 |work=Navy newsstand |publisher=United States Navy ] HSC-22 is the sister squadron of HSC-23 "Wild Cards" stationed at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California.

Command History

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 was established on September 29, 2006.

Command emblem

The Knight’s helmet symbolizes the American warrior prepared for battle. The crossed tridents symbolize the sea combat capabilities of our helicopter in the maritime environment. The quartered shield represents a stout defense, strength, protection and invulnerability. The black stands for constancy, steadfastness, and fidelity while the silver and white stand for peace and sincerity. Together the three colors symbolize an undying resolution to protect the key tenets of freedom.

Command Mission

The "Sea Knights" have multiple missions including vertical replenishment, Search and Rescue and Anti-Surface Warfare.

Squadron Aircraft

The Sea Knights fly the MH-60S helicopter, manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut.

External links

* [http://hsc22.ahf.nmci.navy.mil HSC-22 Official Command Website]
* [http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=25858 Navy Newsstand Article]

References


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