HSC-21

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Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (US Navy) patch 2015.png
HSC-21 Blackjacks Insignia
Active1977 - present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States of America
Branch United States Department of the Navy Seal.svg United States Navy
RoleSearch and Rescue (SAR)
Logistical Support
Naval Special Warfare (NSW)
Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)
Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP)
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
Garrison/HQ Naval Air Station North Island
Nickname(s)Blackjacks
Commanders
Current
commander
CDR Dave Ayotte (Sep 2018-Present)
Notable
commanders
  • CDR Anthony Saunders(AUG 2011-DEC 2012)
  • CDR Greg Leland (DEC 2012-OCT 2013)
  • CDR Jack Reardon (OCT 2013-Feb 2015)
Squadron insignia during the period of designation as HC-11 HC-11 insignia.jpg
Squadron insignia during the period of designation as HC-11

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (HSC-21), nicknamed "Blackjacks", is an aviation unit of the United States Navy based at Naval Air Station North Island. HSC-21 is made up of five expeditionary detachments that deploy aboard ships including Combat Logistics Force support ships, Hospital Ships and Amphibious Assault ships, among others. HSC-21 flies the Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk helicopter.

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History

HSC-21 was established as Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11) "Gunbearers" on 1 October 1977 at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California (United States), to provide logistics support for the units of the United States Pacific Fleet. In April 2005, HC-11 was redesignated HSC-21 "Blackjacks". During Operation Iraqi Freedom HSC-21 had shore base detachment as a part of the 2515th Naval Air Ambulance Detachment, Udari Army Airfield, Kuwait. This detachment closed in Fall 2012.

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