(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the backpatch created by the HSC community that says "US NAVY" (top) and "DEFENDERS OF THE ARABIAN SEA" (bottom). It shows the famous "DAVY JONES BONES" (pirate skull and crossbones) and is designed to be the centerpiece of the jacket/helmet bag/display, as the US Navy truly IS the defender of the Arabia Sea. Obviously, this patch does not have velcro attached. (listed also in USN Misc and HSC WIC).

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the backpatch created by the HSC community that says "US NAVY ROTORS" (top) and "DEFENDERS OF THE SEVEN SEAS" (bottom). It shows the famous "DAVY JONES BONES" (pirate skull and crossbones) and is designed to be the centerpiece of the jacket/helmet bag/display, as the US Navy truly IS the defender of the Arabia Sea. Obviously, this patch does not have velcro attached. (listed also in USN Misc and HSC WIC).

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the backpatch created by the HSC community that says "US NAVY ROTORS" (top) and "DEFENDERS OF THE SEVEN SEAS" (bottom). It shows the famous "DAVY JONES BONES" (pirate skull and crossbones), but note that the "crossbones" are actually the helicopter ROTOR blades, as the US Navy truly IS the defender of the SEVEN Seas. Obviously, this patch does not have velcro attached. (listed also in USN Misc and HSC WIC).

This is the medium-sized, blue version of the squadron patch for HSC-28. Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 8 was redesignated, in early 2005 asÊHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC-28ÊThe ÒDragon Whales!Ó)Êas part of a merger of the HC and helicopter anti-submarine (HS) communities. The change came as a result of the introduction of the MH-60S ÒKnighthawkÓ, replacing the CH-46D ÒSea KnightÓ, UH-3H Sea King and the SH-60F Seahawk, and the future introduction of the MH-60R Seahawk, which is replacing the SH-60B Seahawk. TheÊDragon WhalesÊof HC-8ÊflewÊtheÊCH-46ÒSea KnightÓÊand performed search and rescue and vertical replenishment in support of the Atlantic Fleet. HC-8 also operated the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Operations School (HELIOPS) providing Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE), Helicopter Instrument Ground School (HIGS), Helicopter Control Officer (HCO), and night vision goggles training. ÊHSC-28 now flies solely the MH-60S ÒKnighthawkÓÊto perform Search and Rescue (SAR) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) as well as, with the implementation of the armed helo upgrade, the ability to support Special Operation Forces (SOF), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), and Personnel Recovery (PR) mission areasÊin support of the Atlantic Fleet.

This is the regular-sized, red/blue version of the squadron patch for HSC-28. Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 8 was redesignated, in early 2005 asÊHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC-28ÊThe ÒDragon Whales!Ó)Êas part of a merger of the HC and helicopter anti-submarine (HS) communities. The change came as a result of the introduction of the MH-60S ÒKnighthawkÓ, replacing the CH-46D ÒSea KnightÓ, UH-3H Sea King and the SH-60F Seahawk, and the future introduction of the MH-60R Seahawk, which is replacing the SH-60B Seahawk. TheÊDragon WhalesÊof HC-8ÊflewÊtheÊCH-46ÒSea KnightÓÊand performed search and rescue and vertical replenishment in support of the Atlantic Fleet. HC-8 also operated the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Operations School (HELIOPS) providing Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE), Helicopter Instrument Ground School (HIGS), Helicopter Control Officer (HCO), and night vision goggles training. ÊHSC-28 now flies solely the MH-60S ÒKnighthawkÓÊto perform Search and Rescue (SAR) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) as well as, with the implementation of the armed helo upgrade, the ability to support Special Operation Forces (SOF), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), and Personnel Recovery (PR) mission areasÊin support of the Atlantic Fleet.

This is the regular-sized, desert version of the squadron patch for HSC-28. Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 8 was redesignated, in early 2005 asÊHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC-28ÊThe ÒDragon Whales!Ó)Êas part of a merger of the HC and helicopter anti-submarine (HS) communities. The change came as a result of the introduction of the MH-60S ÒKnighthawkÓ, replacing the CH-46D ÒSea KnightÓ, UH-3H Sea King and the SH-60F Seahawk, and the future introduction of the MH-60R Seahawk, which is replacing the SH-60B Seahawk. TheÊDragon WhalesÊof HC-8ÊflewÊtheÊCH-46ÒSea KnightÓÊand performed search and rescue and vertical replenishment in support of the Atlantic Fleet. HC-8 also operated the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Operations School (HELIOPS) providing Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE), Helicopter Instrument Ground School (HIGS), Helicopter Control Officer (HCO), and night vision goggles training. ÊHSC-28 now flies solely the MH-60S ÒKnighthawkÓÊto perform Search and Rescue (SAR) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) as well as, with the implementation of the armed helo upgrade, the ability to support Special Operation Forces (SOF), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), and Personnel Recovery (PR) mission areasÊin support of the Atlantic Fleet.

This is the regular-sized, subdued-version of the squadron patch for HSC-28. Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 8 was redesignated, in early 2005 asÊHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC-28ÊThe ÒDragon Whales!Ó)Êas part of a merger of the HC and helicopter anti-submarine (HS) communities. The change came as a result of the introduction of the MH-60S ÒKnighthawkÓ, replacing the CH-46D ÒSea KnightÓ, UH-3H Sea King and the SH-60F Seahawk, and the future introduction of the MH-60R Seahawk, which is replacing the SH-60B Seahawk. TheÊDragon WhalesÊof HC-8ÊflewÊtheÊCH-46ÒSea KnightÓÊand performed search and rescue and vertical replenishment in support of the Atlantic Fleet. HC-8 also operated the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Operations School (HELIOPS) providing Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE), Helicopter Instrument Ground School (HIGS), Helicopter Control Officer (HCO), and night vision goggles training. ÊHSC-28 now flies solely the MH-60S ÒKnighthawkÓÊto perform Search and Rescue (SAR) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) as well as, with the implementation of the armed helo upgrade, the ability to support Special Operation Forces (SOF), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), and Personnel Recovery (PR) mission areasÊin support of the Atlantic Fleet.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the 'CHRISTMAS' version of the squadron patch for HSC-28. You can see the history of the squadron above. This is a very rare, limited quantities patch they created for Christmas 2020 and does not come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the "olive drab with black letters" version of the patch given to pilots/aircrew that fly 100 missions at night wearing Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) in support of missions listed above. It shows an owl with '100 HRS' beneath it's claws and does not come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the "black with olive drab letters" version of the patch given to pilots/aircrew that fly 100 missions at night wearing Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) in support of missions listed above. It shows an owl with '100 HRS' beneath it's claws and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the green/red version of the HSC-28 Squadron patch that shows their mascot, the OCTOPUS, with a 'Santa' cap on. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the Jr. Officer Protection Agency (JOPA) patch created for the JO's of HSC-28 and shows a blue whale breathing fire on the "Oak Leaves" of the O-4/O-5 ranks. If I'm a betting man, the JO's were handed a decision by a Department Head that they didn't particularly like......This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is a detachment patch created for one of the dets for HSC-28, I just don't know which one. It depicts a 'red octopus" thrashing in the water being rescued by one of the "Rescue Swimmers" being lowered into the water from the helo (in the background).

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This patch was created for HSC-28 for their M-197 20mm 'BIG GUN' worn by those that fly this platform. I'm sure there's a story behind it, will work on getting that. This patch does come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This patch was created for HSC-28 for their "SAFETY PRO" division and shows their mascot (the KRACKEN) wearing a safety hard-hat. This patch does come with velcro attached.

This is a detachment patch created for one of the dets for HSC-28, again I just don't know which one. It depicts a 'brown octopus" intertwined with the letters "PC" with the numbers "310" underneath.....

Another AV8RSTUFF creation: Apparently, I am the only one on the face of the Earth who doesn't know who "BOB ROSS" is, but HSC-28 has an inside joke/connection with this guy, so several patches are forthcoming on him. This is the first of several that depict him painting and is in the form of one of those "taxi-cab pine-tree air-fresheners"!! It doesn't have velcro and it doesn't smell like pine!!

Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 8 was redesignated, in early 2005, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 as part of a merger of the HC and helicopter anti-submarine (HS) communities. The change came as a result of the introduction of the MH-60S Knighthawk, replacing the CH-46D Sea Knight, UH-3H Sea King and the SH-60F Seahawk, and the future introduction of the MH-60R Seahawk, which is replacing the SH-60B Seahawk. This patch is the R/W/B version of the American Flag that also has their mascot logo (Octopus) on the right and does not come with velcro attached.

Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 8 was redesignated, in early 2005, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 as part of a merger of the HC and helicopter anti-submarine (HS) communities. The change came as a result of the introduction of the MH-60S Knighthawk, replacing the CH-46D Sea Knight, UH-3H Sea King and the SH-60F Seahawk, and the future introduction of the MH-60R Seahawk, which is replacing the SH-60B Seahawk. This patch came with the one above (flag), so I'm assuming it references something to do with one of their missions, but am unsure.....does not come with velcro attached.

Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 8 was redesignated, in early 2005, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 as part of a merger of the HC and helicopter anti-submarine (HS) communities. The change came as a result of the introduction of the MH-60S Knighthawk, replacing the CH-46D Sea Knight, UH-3H Sea King and the SH-60F Seahawk, and the future introduction of the MH-60R Seahawk, which is replacing the SH-60B Seahawk. This depicts the helo dragging a large person on an inner-tube and says NFC (or NFO) on the nose of the helo. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the color version of one of the detachment patches created for HSC-28 "SEA COMBAT DET". It says "THE TRIBESMEN" across the top and shows a 'WOLF'-head wearing a Native American War Bonnet. This patch DOES come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the desert version of one of the detachment patches created for HSC-28 "SEA COMBAT DET". It says "THE TRIBESMEN" across the top and shows a 'WOLF'-head wearing a Native American War Bonnet. This patch DOES come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the subdued/OCP version of one of the detachment patches created for HSC-28 "SEA COMBAT DET". It says "THE TRIBESMEN" across the top and shows a 'WOLF'-head wearing a Native American War Bonnet. This patch DOES come with velcro attached.

Use this link to get the above three "TRIBESMEN DET" patches at a discount.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the color version of the ITALIAN FLAG patch created for DET-1 for their deployment to that country....this patch DOES come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the OCP version of the ITALIAN FLAG patch created for DET-1 for their deployment to that country....this patch DOES come with velcro attached.

Use this link to get both the ITALIAN-FLAG DET-1 patches at a discount.

This is the black version of a detachment patch created for HSC-28, Det-1. It says "GHOSTRIDERS" along the bottom and shows a Skull with a Cowboy Hat and Pistol. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This version of the HSC-28 DET-1 'GHOSTRIDERS' patch shows the MH-60S with an American Flag backgroud at the top with the Octopus and Grim Reaper with an Italian Flag background. At the bottom, it says "NAPLES, ITALY". Some DETS are harder than others! This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the dark blue/gray version of the HSC-28 DET-1 'GHOSTRIDERS' patch shows 'ZEUS', the god of SKY and THUNDER, with the ITALIAN flag draped over him and the Statue of Liberty and American Eagle either side of him. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the OCP/Black version of the HSC-28 DET-1 'GHOSTRIDERS' patch that shows 'ZEUS', the god of SKY and THUNDER, with the (subdued version of) ITALIAN flag draped over him and the Statue of Liberty and American Eagle either side of him. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the 3-in diameter version of the black/gray HSC-28 DET-1 'GHOSTRIDERS' patch that shows 'Horse-n-Moon' with their helicopter approaching. The 'Grim Reaper' is riding the horse. This patch does come with velcro attached.

This is the 4.25-in diameter version of the black/gray HSC-28 DET-1 'GHOSTRIDERS' patch that shows 'Horse-n-Moon' with their helicopter approaching. The 'Grim Reaper' is riding the horse. This patch does come with velcro attached.

Use this link to get both the 'Horse-n-Moon' patches at a discount.

This is a detachment patch created for HSC-28, Det-3. It says "THE SAVAGES" across the top, states "OHH YEAHHH!" across the bottom, and shows the infamous Randy, the "Macho Man" Savage in the middle.

This is a detachment patch created for HSC-28, Det-3. It says "SAVAGE PATCH KIDS" across the top and shows three of those "characters" (of which I'm not familiar) dancing with a match or on fire!! This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is a desert-colored detachment patch created for HSC-28, Det-4. It shows a 4-leaf clover with the Det number and the words "Get Lucky" at the bottom.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation for the HSC-28/Det-4 'HUNTSMAN' patch depicting a "MALE" deer. Behind the antlers, you can barely detect the "octopus" (their logo) and the patch says "SEA COMBAT DET" along the bottom. This patch does come with velcro attached.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation for the HSC-28/Det-4 'HUNTSMAN' patch depicting a "FEMALE" deer. Behind the antlers, you can barely detect the "octopus" (their logo) and the patch says "SEA COMBAT DET" along the bottom. This patch does come with velcro attached.

Use this link to get both "HUNTSMAN" patches listed above at a discount.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation for the HSC-28/Det-4 'HUNTSMAN' patch depicting a "MALE" deer. Behind the antlers, you can barely detect the "octopus" (their logo) and the patch says "SEA COMBAT DET" along the bottom. This is the desert version of their "HUNTSMEN" patch does come with velcro attached.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation for the HSC-28/Det-4 'HUNTSMAN' patch depicting a "FEMALE" deer. Behind the antlers, you can barely detect the "octopus" (their logo) and the patch says "SEA COMBAT DET" along the bottom. This is the desert version of their "HUNTSMEN" patch does come with velcro attached.

Use this link to get both of the desert version of the "HUNTSMAN" patches listed above at a discount.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation for the HSC-28/Det-4 'HUNTSMAN' patch depicting a "MALE" deer. Behind the antlers, you can barely detect the "octopus" (their logo) and the patch says "SEA COMBAT DET" along the bottom. This is the OD green version of their "HUNTSMEN" patch does come with velcro attached.

This is the blue version of one of the detachment patches created for HSC-28, Det-5 while onboard US Naval Ship (USNS) COMFORT. It shows a 'burro' (not sure why) carrying a FIRST AID package on the pattern of a Mexican blanket. This patch DOES have velcro attached.

This is the desert version of one of the detachment patches created for HSC-28, Det-5 while onboard US Naval Ship (USNS) COMFORT. It shows a 'burro' (not sure why) carrying a FIRST AID package on the pattern of a Mexican blanket. This patch DOES have velcro attached.

This is a detachment patch created for HSC-28, Det-5. It says "DET 5" across the top, "ABIDES" along the bottom with a picture of what looks like Kris Kristoferrson (to me).

This is a detachment patch created for HSC-28, Det-5. It says "VOODOO FLYERS" across the top, with the date May 2014 in the middle and a skull/crown in the middle.

This is subdued version of the detachment patch created for HSC-28, Det-5. It says "VOODOO FLYERS" across the top, with the date May 2014 in the middle and a skull/crown in the middle.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the 'SNOWMAN' version of one of the detachment patches created for HSC-28, Det-5 while deployed. This patch DOES have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the 'FROSTY' version of one of the detachment patches created for HSC-28, Det-5 while deployed. This patch DOES have velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): Use this link to get both of the DET-5 patches above at a discount.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the black version of the HSC-28 'SIXTH FLEET MERCS' patch that says "CAVALIERI FANTASMA" (Latin for something to do with Indiana Jones, I think). Its has a skull image on the front and does come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the desert version of the HSC-28 'SIXTH FLEET MERCS' patch that says "CAVALIERI FANTASMA" (Latin for something to do with Indiana Jones, I think). Its has a skull image on the front and does come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the subdued OCP version of the HSC-28 'SIXTH FLEET MERCS' patch that says "CAVALIERI FANTASMA" (Latin for something to do with Indiana Jones, I think). Its has a skull image on the front and does come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): Use this link to get all three above "FANTASMA" patches at a discount.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the blue/red version of the HSC-28/DET-4 'TRIBESMEN' patch in the shape of an arrowhead (or could be a 'BOB ROSS' air freshener, if you note one of their other patches shown above) and says "TRIBESMEN" along the bottom. This patch does come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the des/tan version of the HSC-28/DET-4 'TRIBESMEN' patch in the shape of an arrowhead (or could be a 'BOB ROSS' air freshener, if you note one of their other patches shown above) and says "TRIBESMEN" along the bottom. This patch does come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the OCP/Subdued version of the HSC-28/DET-4 'TRIBESMEN' patch in the shape of an arrowhead (or could be a 'BOB ROSS' air freshener, if you note one of their other patches shown above) and says "TRIBESMEN" along the bottom. This patch does come with velcro attached.

Use this link to get a set of the three Tribesmen 'ARROWHEAD' patches listed above.

This is 'BUFFALO' version of the detachment patch created for HSC-28, Det-7. It says "KNOXVILLE BUFFALOS" (top) and "JUST GO WITH IT" (bottom) with a picture of a Buffalo-head. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is one of the bullet patches for HSC-28. I assume it goes with one of their detachments, but am unsure which. It depicts a "WHITE ARCHER" with the "BLACK OCTOPUS" approaching it. If anyone has any info...... This patch does not have velcro attached.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation: This is the EMBROIDERED version of the'gold-bordered' version of the HSC-28 MH-60S 'Knighthawk' patch. It says "ATTACK * ASSAULT * RESCUE" along the bottom and DOES come with velcro attached.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation: This is the EMBROIDERED version of the 'red-bordered' version of the HSC-28 MH-60S 'Knighthawk' patch. It says "ATTACK * ASSAULT * RESCUE" along the bottom and DOES come with velcro attached.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation: This is the SUBLIMATED version of the'gold-bordered' version of the HSC-28 MH-60S 'Knighthawk' patch. It says "ATTACK * ASSAULT * RESCUE" along the bottom and DOES NOT come with velcro attached.

Another AV8RSTUFF creation: This is the SUBLIMATED version of the 'red-bordered' version of the HSC-28 MH-60S 'Knighthawk' patch. It says "ATTACK * ASSAULT * RESCUE" along the bottom and DOES NOT come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This is the "family crest" patch created by one of the members of the HSC-28 Squadron, depicting the lion in all four quadrants....this patch DOES come with velcro attached.

(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): This patch was created for HSC-28. It shows their mascot (Octopus) on a sublimated field of red/white swirls. It also has the Roman Numeral XXVIII (28) on there. Interesting patch and does come with velcro attached.

This is 2013 Battle 'E' award patch created for HSC-28 for their efforts in winning this award. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This patch was created to commemorate the winning of the 2011 Battle 'E'.