Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Eight Five

HSC-85 · Firehawks

2006–2023

History C/N Photos

United States Navy Reserve helicopter squadron former HCS-5, redesignated on October 2006 to continue supporting the Navy Seals.

In May 2019 completed the transition from the HH-60H to the new MH-60S Seahawk

News

US Navy Deactivates Last Special Warfare Helicopter Squadron

Aug 12, 2023 · The US Navy’s last special warfare-dedicated helicopter squadron, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron HSC-85 “Firehawks’’, held a deactivation ceremony in NAS North Island, San Diego, CA on June 30
HSC-85 On Centennial of the Navy Reserve

Mar 8, 2015 · SEAL Team 17 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC-85) recognized the Centennial Celebration of the Navy Reserve with events at Naval Air Station North Island and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Locations

2006-2023

KNZY NZY

NAS North Island

Models

2006-2018	Sikorsky HH-60H Rescue Hawk
2006-2010	Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk
2018-2023	Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk

Operations

15 Jul 20132013

06 Aug 20132013

Talisman Saber 2013

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