HSM-49
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Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 (HSM-49) is a United States Navy Maritime Strike helicopter squadron based Naval Air Station North Island, California.
Quick Facts Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 (HSM-49), Founded ...
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 (HSM-49) | |
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Founded | March 23, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-03-23) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Search and Rescue (SAR), Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP), Communications Relay (COMREL), and Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS). |
Part of | COMHSMWINGPAC |
Garrison/HQ | NAS North Island |
Nickname(s) | Scorpions |
Motto(s) | Excellence in all we do. |
Equipment | MH-60R Seahawk (Sikorsky Aircraft) |
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The Scorpions of HSM-49 are an operational fleet squadron based at NAS North Island. Their tailcode is TX and their radio callsign is "Red Stinger". The squadron provides combat-ready pilots, aircrewmen, technicians, and aircraft to Pacific Fleet warships. The squadron operates the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter.