This is the squadron patch for the HSL-48 “Vipers”. The “Vipers” are a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida. HSL-48 is attached to Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic and deploys detachments aboard U.S. Atlantic Fleet cruisers, destroyers and frigates. HSL-48’s primary mission is to employ combat-ready helicopter detachments in support of battle group commander’s objectives. The squadron’s primary missions are Surface Warfare (SUW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). Secondary missions include Search and Rescue (SAR), Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP), Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), and Communications Relay (COMREL). The Vipers of HSL-48 fly the SH-60B Seahawk multi-mission helicopter from Navy surface combatants.
