The "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 are the Navy's first composite expeditionary helicopter squadron, and had their first deployment aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during her maiden 16-month rotational deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. HSM-35 is a self-contained portion of the surface warfare mission package on Fort Worth consisting of one MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and one MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system. They fly the venerable MH-60R Sea Hawk platform which is a tried and true maritime asset with primary missions of surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare.

HSL-37 was established on 3 July, 1975 aboard Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, as the third operational Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) squadron in the Pacific Fleet. On 6 February 1992, HSL-37 became the first and only US Navy helicopter squadron to transition from the SH-2F "Seasprite" LAMPS MK I to the SH-60B "Seahawk" LAMPS MK III. HSL-37 operated as a composite LAMPS MK I/MK III squadron until 1 October 1993, at which time it completed the transition to the SH-60B. The mission of the "EASYRIDERS" is to provide highly trained, combat-ready LAMPS detachments to the ships of the Pacific Fleet Surface Force. This is their squadron patch created when they were renamed to HSM from HSL.

HSL-37 was established on 3 July, 1975 aboard Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, as the third operational Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) squadron in the Pacific Fleet. On 6 February 1992, HSL-37 became the first and only US Navy helicopter squadron to transition from the SH-2F "Seasprite" LAMPS MK I to the SH-60B "Seahawk" LAMPS MK III. HSL-37 operated as a composite LAMPS MK I/MK III squadron until 1 October 1993, at which time it completed the transition to the SH-60B. The mission of the "EASYRIDERS" is to provide highly trained, combat-ready LAMPS detachments to the ships of the Pacific Fleet Surface Force. This is the desert version of their squadron patch created when they were renamed to HSM from HSL.

HSL-37 was established on 3 July, 1975 aboard Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, as the third operational Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) squadron in the Pacific Fleet. On 6 February 1992, HSL-37 became the first and only US Navy helicopter squadron to transition from the SH-2F "Seasprite" LAMPS MK I to the SH-60B "Seahawk" LAMPS MK III. HSL-37 operated as a composite LAMPS MK I/MK III squadron until 1 October 1993, at which time it completed the transition to the SH-60B. The mission of the "EASYRIDERS" is to provide highly trained, combat-ready LAMPS detachments to the ships of the Pacific Fleet Surface Force. This patch was created for their Det-1 and says "BUT THEY'RE GOOD DUDES" in the sand at the bottom. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

HSL-37 was established on 3 July, 1975 aboard Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, as the third operational Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) squadron in the Pacific Fleet. On 6 February 1992, HSL-37 became the first and only US Navy helicopter squadron to transition from the SH-2F "Seasprite" LAMPS MK I to the SH-60B "Seahawk" LAMPS MK III. HSL-37 operated as a composite LAMPS MK I/MK III squadron until 1 October 1993, at which time it completed the transition to the SH-60B. The mission of the "EASYRIDERS" is to provide highly trained, combat-ready LAMPS detachments to the ships of the Pacific Fleet Surface Force. This is the deployment patch created for DET-6 and says "HONEY DIPPERS" (top) and "THEY HATE US CUZ THEY AIN'T US" (bottom).

HSL-37 was established on 3 July, 1975 aboard Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, as the third operational Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) squadron in the Pacific Fleet. On 6 February 1992, HSL-37 became the first and only US Navy helicopter squadron to transition from the SH-2F "Seasprite" LAMPS MK I to the SH-60B "Seahawk" LAMPS MK III. HSL-37 operated as a composite LAMPS MK I/MK III squadron until 1 October 1993, at which time it completed the transition to the SH-60B. The mission of the "EASYRIDERS" is to provide highly trained, combat-ready LAMPS detachments to the ships of the Pacific Fleet Surface Force. This patch was created for their detachment to Hawaii on DDG-90. They were renamed to HSM from HSL.

HSL-37 was established on 3 July, 1975 aboard Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, as the third operational Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) squadron in the Pacific Fleet. On 6 February 1992, HSL-37 became the first and only US Navy helicopter squadron to transition from the SH-2F "Seasprite" LAMPS MK I to the SH-60B "Seahawk" LAMPS MK III. HSL-37 operated as a composite LAMPS MK I/MK III squadron until 1 October 1993, at which time it completed the transition to the SH-60B. The mission of the "EASYRIDERS" is to provide highly trained, combat-ready LAMPS detachments to the ships of the Pacific Fleet Surface Force. This patch is the fully-embroidered version created when they were renamed to HSM from HSL.

HSL-37 was established on 3 July, 1975 aboard Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, as the third operational Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) squadron in the Pacific Fleet. On 6 February 1992, HSL-37 became the first and only US Navy helicopter squadron to transition from the SH-2F "Seasprite" LAMPS MK I to the SH-60B "Seahawk" LAMPS MK III. HSL-37 operated as a composite LAMPS MK I/MK III squadron until 1 October 1993, at which time it completed the transition to the SH-60B. The mission of the "EASYRIDERS" is to provide highly trained, combat-ready LAMPS detachments to the ships of the Pacific Fleet Surface Force. This patch was created out of the blue "almost silky" material when they were renamed to HSM from HSL.

HSL-37 was established on 3 July, 1975 aboard Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, as the third operational Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) squadron in the Pacific Fleet. On 6 February 1992, HSL-37 became the first and only US Navy helicopter squadron to transition from the SH-2F "Seasprite" LAMPS MK I to the SH-60B "Seahawk" LAMPS MK III. HSL-37 operated as a composite LAMPS MK I/MK III squadron until 1 October 1993, at which time it completed the transition to the SH-60B. The mission of the "EASYRIDERS" is to provide highly trained, combat-ready LAMPS detachments to the ships of the Pacific Fleet Surface Force. This patch was created to let everyone know who "The Best Damn Squadron in PACFLT" is (note the surfboard pointing to the right). This patch does not come with velcro.

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR ZERO (HSM-40) is located at Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida.Ê The squadron was established 4 October 1985 to serve Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic.Ê Their mission is to provide quality training to Fleet Replacement Pilots and Aircrew so they may fight and win at sea. HSM-40 is one of two MH-60R Fleet Replacement Squadrons where they train pilots and aircrew of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, along with foreign students f rom around the globe.Ê This is the red wolfhead version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR ZERO (HSM-40) is located at Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida.Ê The squadron was established 4 October 1985 to serve Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic.Ê Their mission is to provide quality training to Fleet Replacement Pilots and Aircrew so they may fight and win at sea. HSM-40 is one of two MH-60R Fleet Replacement Squadrons where they train pilots and aircrew of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, along with foreign students f rom around the globe.Ê This is Class 16-03's patch and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the new squadron patch for HSM-41.

This is the new helo patch for HSM-41, depicting the MH-60R helicopter they are now flying.

This is the new squadron patch for the HSM-51 "Warlords" depicting a Samurai warrior holding at Trident. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the desert version of the new squadron patch for the HSM-51 "Warlords". It DOES NOT come with velcro attached.

This is the rare 20th anniversary patch for the HSL-51 "Warlords". I purchased a collection from Australia and there were a few of these in there.....ONLY a few. This patch does not have velcro. Get it while they last!

This is the squadron version of the patch for the HSM-51 "Warlords" that says "I SAVED THE DAY" across the bottom and shows the Samurai holding a White Flag with a green cross. I don't have the "story" behind this patch yet, but if anyone knows, please advise. I purchased a collection from Australia and there were a few of these in there.....ONLY a few. This patch does not have velcro. Get it while they last!

This is the gray version of the HSM-51/Det-1 patch that says "RONIN" across the top, "DETACHMENT FOR HIRE" across the bottom, and shows a Japanese Samurai battle mask. I don't have the "story" behind this patch yet either, but if anyone knows, please advise. I purchased a collection from Australia and there were a few of these in there.....ONLY a few. This patch does not have velcro. Get it while they last!

This is the pink/purple version of the HSM-51 patch that says "THE SUN RISES ON A NEW ERA" along the bottom. I don't have the "story" behind this patch yet either, but if anyone knows, please advise. I purchased a collection from Australia and there were a few of these in there.....ONLY a few. This patch does not have velcro. Get it while they last!

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 (in 2017) to Carrier Air Wing Five and deploys aboard USSÊ Ronald ReaganÊ(CVN-76) and air capable ships attached to Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG-5). The squadron was redesignated from HSL-47 on 2 Apr 2009. The squadron's primary mission is to employ the versatility of the MH-60R helicopter to support the battle group commander's objectives, with emphasis on Surface Warfare (SUW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the black version of the squadron patch for the HSM-78 "Blue Hawks". Helicopter Martime Strike Squadron SEVEN EIGHT (HSM-78) was established on 01 March 2012 at NAS North Island, CA as the Navy's newest MH-60R squadron.Ê HSM-78 is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW-2) and is attached to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The Blue Hawks name dates back to the 1960's and 1970's when Helicopter Attack Light (HAL) squadrons served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict.Ê As the newest Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron, the men and women of HSM-78 are eager to grow the legend and continue the proud heritage of those that went before us. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the HSM-78 "Blue Hawks". Helicopter Martime Strike Squadron SEVEN EIGHT (HSM-78) was established on 01 March 2012 at NAS North Island, CA as the Navy's newest MH-60R squadron.Ê HSM-78 is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW-2) and is attached to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The Blue Hawks name dates back to the 1960's and 1970's when Helicopter Attack Light (HAL) squadrons served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict.Ê As the newest Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron, the men and women of HSM-78 are eager to grow the legend and continue the proud heritage of those that went before us. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the subdued version of the squadron patch for the HSM-78 "Blue Hawks". Helicopter Martime Strike Squadron SEVEN EIGHT (HSM-78) was established on 01 March 2012 at NAS North Island, CA as the Navy's newest MH-60R squadron.Ê HSM-78 is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW-2) and is attached to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The Blue Hawks name dates back to the 1960's and 1970's when Helicopter Attack Light (HAL) squadrons served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict.Ê As the newest Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron, the men and women of HSM-78 are eager to grow the legend and continue the proud heritage of those that went before us. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the black version of the MH-60R bullet patch for the HSM-78 "Blue Hawks". Helicopter Martime Strike Squadron SEVEN EIGHT (HSM-78) was established on 01 March 2012 at NAS North Island, CA as the Navy's newest MH-60R squadron.Ê HSM-78 is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW-2) and is attached to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The Blue Hawks name dates back to the 1960's and 1970's when Helicopter Attack Light (HAL) squadrons served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict.Ê As the newest Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron, the men and women of HSM-78 are eager to grow the legend and continue the proud heritage of those that went before us. This patch does not come with velcro attached.