HSC-22
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22) is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at NAS Chambers Field (KNGU) in Norfolk, Virginia. The "Sea Knights" were Established on September 29, 2006, and have multiple missions including vertical replenishment, search and rescue, air-sea 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.[1] HSC-22 is the sister squadron of HSC-23 "Wild Cards" stationed at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California.
| Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 | |
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| Active | September 29, 2006 - present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Sea combat operations |
| Role | Logistics
Search and rescue |
| Size | 231 Personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station Norfolk |
| Nickname(s) | "Sea Knights" |
| Motto(s) | PRAESES, ARMIS, GERO (PROTECT, FIGHT, SUPPORT) |
| Colors | Black, silver, and white |
| Mascot(s) | Knight |
| Engagements | Global War On Terror Operation Unified Response Operation Odyssey Dawn Operation Unified Protector |
| Decorations | Battle Effectiveness Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | CDR Wright Past Commanders 2018-2019 CDR Matthew Persiani 2017-18 CAPT Shawn Bailey 2016-17 CDR Michael W. Hoskins 2015-16 CDR Kevin P. Zayac 2014-15 CDR Wayne W. Anderews, III 2012-14 CDR Paul C. de Marcellus 2011-12 CDR Timothy E. Symons 2010-11 CDR Brendan J. Murphy 2009-10 CDR Christopher D. Hayes 2008-09 CDR Daniel F. Olson 2006-08 CDR Michael M. McMillan, Jr. |
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.
References
- Jones, Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler (2006-10-03). "Navy Establishes New Helicopter Squadron". Navy newsstand. United States Navy. Retrieved 2007-07-02.
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See also
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| Electronic Attack (VAQ) | |||||
| Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) | |||||
| Strike Fighter (VFA) | |||||
| Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) | |||||
| Fleet Fighter Composite (VFC) | |||||
| Fleet Logistics Support (VR) | |||||
| Carrier Fleet Logistics Support (VRC) | |||||
| Carrier Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission (VRM) | |||||
| Patrol |
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| Unmanned (VUP) | |||||
| Training (VT) | |||||
| Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) | |||||
| Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) | |||||
| Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) | |||||
| Helicopter Training (HT) | |||||
