HSM-77 Saberhawks
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Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven (HSM-77) "Saberhawks" is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan. HSM-77 is attached to Carrier Air Wing Five and deploys aboard USS Ronald Reagan and air capable ships attached to Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG-5). The squadron was established as Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (Light) Forty Seven (HSL-47) on 25 September 1987 and was redesignated HSM-77 on 2 Apr 2009.
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Quick Facts Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven (HSM-77), Active ...
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven (HSM-77) | |
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Active | 25 September 1987 to present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Navy Helicopter Squadron |
Role | Surface Warfare (SUW) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) |
Part of | CVW-5 Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Pacific |
Garrison/HQ | NAF Atsugi, Japan |
Nickname(s) | "Saberhawks" |
Engagements | Operation Earnest Will Gulf War Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Global War on Terror Operation New Dawn |
Commanders | |
Current commander | CDR Sean T. Cavanagh |
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