HSM-50 explained

Unit Name:Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50
Dates:1 October 2021 -
Type:Naval Helicopter Squadron
Role:Anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
Anti-surface warfare (ASUW)
Search and rescue (SAR)
Garrison:Adm David L. McDonald Field, Naval Station Mayport
Nickname:"Valkyries"

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50 (HSM-50) "Valkyries" is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Adm David L. McDonald Field, Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, United States. The squadron will be under the control of Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic.[1]

The squadron performs a diverse set of multi-role missions:

Primary missions include:

Secondary missions include:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: AirForces Monthly. November 2021. Key Publishing Ltd. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. 20.