This is the color version of the squadron patch for the Helicopter Training Squadron 8 located at NAS Whiting Field, FL. They currently use the TH-57B for helo pilot training.

This is the 'historical' patch created for the Helicopter Training Squadron 8 located at NAS Whiting Field, FL. They currently use the TH-57B for helo pilot training.

This is the 'historical' patch created for the Helicopter Training Squadron 18 located at NAS Whiting Field, FL. They too currently use the TH-57B for helo pilot training.

This is the command patch for the HS Wing, Atlantic.

This is the command patch for the HSL Wing, Atlantic.

This is the squadron patch for the 'Swamp Foxes' out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. H&HS stands for Headquarters and Headquarters support (i.e. Military Police, Crash Fire Rescue, Cooks, Communications, Mechanics etc.) .

The 'Sea Horses' of HS-1 are based out of NAS Jacksonville, FL and was established in October 1951. They are currently the training squadron (FRS) for the Atlantic Fleet's Sikorsky SH-3G/H Sea King helicopter. They are now decommissioned and no longer in existence.

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the HS-2 "Fleet Angels".

The "Tridents" of HS-3 are home-based out of NAS Jacksonville, FL and operate the Sh-60F and the HH-60H. They are part of the CVW-8 airwing and were established in June 1952. They were the first East Coast squadron to replace their SH-3Hs with the newer Sikorsky SH-60F in a ceremony in August 1991. They participated in Operation Desert Storm aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then transitioned to the T.R. They have since supplemented their aircraft inventory with 2 strike rescue versions of their helicopter, the HH-60Hs. This is the "large" version of their squadron patch.

The "Tridents" of HS-3 are home-based out of NAS Jacksonville, FL and operate the Sh-60F and the HH-60H. They are part of the CVW-8 airwing and were established in June 1952. They were the first East Coast squadron to replace their SH-3Hs with the newer Sikorsky SH-60F in a ceremony in August 1991. They participated in Operation Desert Storm aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then transitioned to the T.R. They have since supplemented their aircraft inventory with 2 strike rescue versions of their helicopter, the HH-60Hs. This is the "medium" version of their squadron patch.

This is the color 'hand-made' version of the squadron patch for the "Black Knights" of HS-4 and are based out of NAS North Island, CA flying the SH-60F Seahawk. They were established in June 1952 and picked up this helo back in late '91. They are currently serving with Airwing 14 onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the "Black Knights" of HS-4 and are based out of NAS North Island, CA flying the SH-60F Seahawk. They were established in June 1952 and picked up this helo back in late '91. They are currently serving with Airwing 14 onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).

This is the handmade color version of the "Unit Baker" detachment patch for the "Black Knights" of HS-4 which are based out of NAS North Island, CA flying the SH-60F Seahawk. They were established in June 1952 and picked up this helo back in late '91. They are currently serving with Airwing 14 onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).

The "Night Dippers" of HS-5 are based out of NAS Jacksonville, FL and used to fly the SH-3H Sea King, but now fly the SH-60F models as part of CVW-7 aboard the 'Ike'. They were established in January 1956 and provided antisubmarine, SAR, and utility support when they participated in the Persian Gulf build-up (Desert Shield).

The "Night Dippers" of HS-5 were established in January 1956, and now operate the Sikorsky SH-3H. They are based out of NAS Jacksonville, FL.

The "Night Dippers" of HS-5 created this patch to show that even though they operated in the wee hours of the nite (bloodshot eyes), they would find you from above (eye looking down). Pretty neat patch.

The "Night Dippers" of HS-5 are based out of NAS Jacksonville, FL and fly the SH-3H Sea King as part of CVW-7 aboard the 'Ike'. They were established in January 1956 and provided antisubmarine, SAR, and utility support when they participated in the Persian Gulf build-up (Desert Shield). This is a smaller version of one of their squadron patches.

The "Big Dippers" of HS-7 operate the SH-3H Sea King out of NAS Jacksonville, FL. They were established in December 1969 and is the second Navy squadron to carry the designation of HS-7. They participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm aboard the JFK as part of Airwing 3 (CVW-3).

The "8-ballers" of HS-8 fly the SH-60F out of NAS North Island, CA. They were established in November 1969 and began flying the Seahawk in September 1991.

The "8-ballers" of HS-8 fly the SH-60F out of NAS North Island, CA. They were established in November 1969 and began flying the Seahawk in September 1991. This is the shield version of their World Cruise 2005 patch. They will soon be switching from the "HS" designation to the "HSC" designation.

The 'Sea Griffins' of HS-9 operate the SH-3H out of NAS Jacksonville, FL. They participated in Desert Storm and were credited with detecting and directing the destruction of 10 Iraqi mines in friendly shipping lanes.

This is the color version of the squadron patch for the "Dragonslayers" of HS-11. They were established in June 1957 and operate from NAS Jacksonville, FL, currently flying the Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King. They participated in Operation Desert Storm as part of Airwing One (CVW-1) onboard the USS America (CV-66).

This is the subdued version of the squadron patch for the "Dragonslayers" of HS-11. They were established in June 1957 and operate from NAS Jacksonville, FL, currently flying the Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King. They participated in Operation Desert Storm as part of Airwing One (CVW-1) onboard the USS America (CV-66).

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the "Dragonslayers" of HS-11. They were established in June 1957 and operate from NAS Jacksonville, FL, currently flying the Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King. They participated in Operation Desert Storm as part of Airwing One (CVW-1) onboard the USS America (CV-66).

This is the desert version of the SH-60 Aircraft patch for the "Dragonslayers" of HS-11. They were established in June 1957 and operate from NAS Jacksonville, FL, currently flying the Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King. They participated in Operation Desert Storm as part of Airwing One (CVW-1) onboard the USS America (CV-66).