HA(L)-3

Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three (HA(L)-3), also known as the "Seawolves," was a unique United States Navy helicopter gunship squadron established on 1 April 1967 during the Vietnam War. Tasked primarily with supporting the Navy's riverine operations, HA(L)-3 provided crucial close air support, medical evacuations, and armed reconnaissance for the Mobile Riverine Force and SEAL teams operating in the Mekong Delta. The squadron operated UH-1B and UH-1C "Huey" helicopters, heavily armed for attack missions in the challenging riverine and jungle environment. HA(L)-3 became the most decorated Navy squadron of the Vietnam War before being disestablished on 16 March 1972.