HS-2 GOLDEN FALCONS

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron TWO (HS-2), known as the "Golden Falcons," was established in 1952 and played a pivotal role in U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare operations. Based at Naval Air Station North Island, California, HS-2 operated a series of helicopters, including the SH-3 Sea King, and was assigned to numerous aircraft carriers as part of Carrier Air Wings. The squadron participated in key operations such as the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and humanitarian missions, earning multiple commendations. In 2009, HS-2 was redesignated as Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO (HSC-2) as part of the Navy’s transition to multi-mission helicopter units.