Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Six

HSC-26 · Chargers

Established 2005

History C/N Photos

Chargers, HelSeaCombatRon TWO SIX, tail code HW.

Redesignated from HC-6 when transitioned to the MH-60S Knighthawk

HSC-26 Det One is a permanent 4 helicopter detachment in Bahrain known as Desert Hawks to provide logistical support to naval forces throughout the Arabian Gulf

News

HSC-26 Unveils Patriotic MH-60S Paint Scheme

Jul 5, 2026 · U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 has unveiled a commemorative paint scheme on an Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the International Naval Review 250 events.
Navy Squadron Maintains Readiness During COVID-19

May 25, 2020 · US Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron HSC-26, “Chargers”, based at Norfolk continuing training and operational missions during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
ALMDS Conducts Maiden Deployment in 5th Fleet AOR

Aug 6, 2014 · The US Navy has deployed the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) on MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. The ALMDS is a sensor system designed to detect, classify and localize floating and near-surface moored mines

Locations

	OBBS	Shaikh Isa Air Base
2005-	KNGU NGU	NAS Oceana det Norfolk / Chambers Field

Models

2005-

Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk

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