HSC-85
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Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron EIGHT FIVE (HSC-85) was a United States Navy Reserve forces helicopter squadron (RESFORON) based out of Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. The "FIREHAWKS" of HSC-85 are Reserve and Active Component Sailors who operate and maintain Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk helicopters.
Quick Facts HELSEACOMBATRON EIGHT FIVE ("FIREHAWKS"), Active ...
HELSEACOMBATRON EIGHT FIVE ("FIREHAWKS") | |
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Active | 1 July 1970 – 30 June 2023 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy Reserve |
Type | Helicopter Squadron |
Role | Maritime Interdiction, Search and Rescue, Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation, Special Operations Support |
Homeport | NAS North Island |
Nickname(s) | Firehawks |
Motto(s) | Ready, Resilient, Resourceful |
Operations | Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Global War on Terror |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | CDR N. W. Ryan |
Executive Officer | CDR R. A. Coffman |
Command Master Chief | CMDCM M. S. Dumlao |
Aircraft flown | |
Multirole helicopter | MH-60S |
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