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 the ‘SOPA’ patch created, but for whom? It says “Right Swipe Nation” along the bottom and does not come with velcro attached.
