HSC-23

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Three

HSC-23 Wildcards Insignia
Active September 29, 2006 - present
Country  United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Type Navy Helicopter Squadron
Size 250 Personnel
Garrison/HQ NAS North Island
Nickname "Wildcards"
Commanders
Current
commander
Commander Alan M. Worthy

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Three (HSC-23), also known as the "Wildcards", are a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. The "Wildcards" currently fly the MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter. HSC-23 is the sister squadron of HSC-21 "Blackjacks" stationed at Naval Air Station North Island.

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Command History

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 was established on September 29, 2006 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California.[1]

Command Emblem

The cards represent playing cards as used in a traditional deck of cards. The five cards represent the standard wild cards used in card games. The cards also add up to 23.

 They may be specialty cards or pre-assigned.

The guns represent 1851 Navy Colt revolvers famous for their dependability and accuracy. They present the fire power that the armed helo brings to the table and the strike capability it provides the fleet.

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See also

United States Navy portal
Military of the United States portal