HSC-9 is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia. They are attached to Carrier Air Wing Eight and deploys aboard USSÊGeorge H.W. BushÊ(CVN-77). HSC-9 was redesignated from HS-3 on 1 June 2009. Their primary mission is to employ the versatility of the MH-60S helicopter to support the battle group commander’s objectives, with emphasis on Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), support of Special Operations, and Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP). Secondary missions include Anti-Ship Missile defense and Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC). This is a subdued version of the ‘JOPA’ patch created for the Junior Officers that shows some guy named “Shia Labeouf”….whoever that is.
