HSC-85
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Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC-85) Firehawks is a United States Navy Reserve
helicopter squadron based at Naval Air Station North Island
, San Diego, California
. HSC-85 currently flies the HH-60H Rescue Hawk
. On July 8th, 2011 the squadron was retasked as a Navy SPECWAR support squadron, providing aviation support to US special operations forces.
United States Navy Reserve
The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the Reserve Component of the United States Navy...
helicopter squadron based at Naval Air Station North Island
Naval Air Station North Island
Naval Air Station North Island or NAS North Island is located at the north end of the Coronado peninsula on San Diego Bay and is the home port of several aircraft carriers of the United States Navy...
, San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. HSC-85 currently flies the HH-60H Rescue Hawk
SH-60 Seahawk
The Sikorsky SH-60/MH-60 Seahawk is a twin turboshaft engine, multi-mission United States Navy helicopter based on the United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk and a member of the Sikorsky S-70 family. The most significant airframe modification is a hinged tail to reduce its footprint aboard ships.The...
. On July 8th, 2011 the squadron was retasked as a Navy SPECWAR support squadron, providing aviation support to US special operations forces.
See also
- History of the United States NavyHistory of the United States NavyThe history of the United States Navy divides into two major periods: the "Old Navy", a small but respected force of sailing ships that was also notable for innovation in the use of ironclads during the American Civil War, and the "New Navy", the result of a modernization effort that began in the...
- List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons