Formed from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron SIX (HC-6) Detachment 53, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron TWELVE (HM-12) was established aboard Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia on 1 April 1971. As the first squadron of its kind, HM-12 functioned uniquely as both an operational unit and as a readiness training squadron. This is the subdued version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

Formed from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron SIX (HC-6) Detachment 53, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron TWELVE (HM-12) was established aboard Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia on 1 April 1971. As the first squadron of its kind, HM-12 functioned uniquely as both an operational unit and as a readiness training squadron. This is the "Plane Captain" version of their squadron patch......

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the large black-bordered version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the red-bordered version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the subdued version of their squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the desert version of their pilot nametag worn when they deploy to the desert.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the standard red version of their "horsehead" patch worn on their uniforms. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the red version of their "horsehead" patch with "white flowers" worn on their uniforms. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the desert version of their "horsehead" patch worn when they deploy to the desert.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the subdued version of their "horsehead" patch.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This version of their "horsehead" patch has a patriotic theme of "Red/White/Blue" of the American Flag.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This version of their "horsehead" patch has the subdued patriotic theme of "Red/White/Blue" of the American Flag.

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This is the HM-14 patch created for their "Great Himalayan Flying Club". Not sure of the story behind it.......

This is the red version of the patch created for HM-14's "Trident Fury" Exercise. It depicts a Trident targeting a mine.

This is one of the "det" patch for HM-14, just picked up from the squadron. It says "Remember, Its Voluntary" across the top and "So Quit Bitchin" along the bottom. This patch does not have velcro.

This is one of the "JOPA" (Jr. Officer Protection Agency) patches from HM-14. It says "60% of the Time" (across the top) "We Work Every Time" (along the bottom). This patch does not have velcro.

This is the subdued version of the HM-14 MH-53E Plane Captain patch that says "World Famous Vanguard" along the bottom. This patch does not come with velcro attached.