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HSC-22

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22) was a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at NAS Chambers Field (KNGU) in Norfolk, Virginia. The "Sea Knights" were Established on 29 September 2006, and have multiple missions including vertical replenishment, search and rescue, air-sea rescue and anti-surface warfare. The Sea Knights flew the MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut and the Northrop Grumman MQ-8B/C Fire Scout.[1] It is the first new helicopter squadron at Naval Station Norfolk in 22 years.[2] HSC-22 is the sister squadron of HSC-23 "Wild Cards" stationed at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California.

The squadron conducted its final operational mission on 15 February 2023.[1]

OPNAV Notice dated 14 Mar 2025 announced the reestablishment of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO TWO effective 1 April 2026. [3]


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.

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References

  1. ^ a b AirForces Monthly. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England: Key Publishing Ltd. April 2023. p. 16.
  2. ^ Jones, Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler (3 October 2006). "Navy Establishes New Helicopter Squadron". Navy newsstand. United States Navy. Archived from the original on 14 June 2007. Retrieved 2 July 2007.
  3. ^ navy.mil