Aviators! Are you looking for a high-quality patch you’ll proudly wear or display? Look no further than the HC-11 Gunbearers Patch!
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO ONE, formerly the “Gunbearers” of HC-11, has been the cornerstone for west coast fleet logistics support since the original squadron was established on 1 October 1977 at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. In April 2005, the “Gunbearers” were redesignated as the “Blackjacks” of HSC-21 continuing a tradition of excellence to support the Navy’s vision. The primary missions of HSC-21 are Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Special Operations Support (SOF), Personnel Recovery (PR), Search and Rescue (SAR), and general logistical support at sea to forward deployed strike groups around the globe. To meet these commitments, the squadron maintains 10 MH-60S helicopters while employing over 40 Officers and approximately 250 enlisted personnel.
Unlike most squadrons, which deploy as a unit, HSC-21 is made up of five expeditionary detachments. They deploy aboard Fast Combat Support ships (T-AOEs) and Amphibious Assault ships (LHAs and LHDs). These detachments are generally comprised of two MH-60 helicopters, six pilots, one maintenance Officer, six enlisted aircrew, and 18 to 24 maintenance personnel. They constitute a cohesive team able to meet every challenge in the rapidly changing, high tempo dynamics of expeditionary warfare.
HSC-21 continues to provide fully qualified Naval Special Warfare crews for each detachment. This includes operational capabilities for day or night insertion/extraction, cast and recoveries, k-duck and t-duck operations, aerial gunnery, and Helicopter Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (HVBSS).
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ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2021-06-02T15:57:42.867Z
Size : 4 inches
Style : Embroidered
SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation : not_applicable
TargetAudienceKeyword1 : Veterans
TargetAudienceKeyword2 : military
TargetAudienceKeyword3 : Adults
Theme : Military
UnspscCode : 53102500