| Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO TWO | |
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HSC-22 Insignia |
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| Active | September 29, 2006 - present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Sea combat operations |
| Role | Logistics
Search and rescue |
| Size | 225 Personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station Norfolk |
| Nickname | "Sea Knights" |
| Motto | PRAESES, ARMIS, GREO (PROTECT, FIGHT, SUPPORT) |
| Colors | Black, silver, and white |
| Mascot | Knight |
| Engagements | Global War On Terror Operation Unified Response |
| Decorations | Battle Effectiveness Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
CDR Timothy Symons
Past Commanders |
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO TWO (HSC-22) is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at NAS Chambers Field (KNGU) in Norfolk, Virginia. The "Sea Knights" were Established on September 29, 2006, and have multiple missions including vertical replenishment, search and rescue, air-sea rescue and anti-surface warfare. The Sea Knights fly the MH-60S helicopter, manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut. It is the first new helicopter squadron at Naval Station Norfolk in 22 years.[1] HSC-22 is the sister squadron of HSC-23 "Wild Cards" stationed at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California.
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The Knight’s helmet symbolizes the American warrior prepared for battle. The crossed tridents symbolize the sea combat capabilities of our helicopter in the maritime environment. The quartered shield represents a stout defense, strength, protection and invulnerability. The black stands for constancy, steadfastness, and fidelity while the silver and white stand for peace and sincerity. Together the three colors symbolize an undying resolution to protect the key tenets of freedom.
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