HSC-23

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Three


caption= HSC-23 Wildcards Insignia
dates= October 1, 2006-Present
country= United States
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branch= United States Navy
type= Navy Helicopter Squadron
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size= 250 Personnel
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current_commander= Commander Gregory M. Sheahan
garrison= NAS North Island
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nickname= "Wildcards"
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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-22 "Sea Knights" stationed at Naval Air Station Norfolk.

Command History

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

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. 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 of the armed helo brings to the table and the strike capability it provides the fleet.

External Links

* [http://www.hsc23.navy.mil/ HSC-23 Official Website]