HS-9

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 9 (HS-9), known as the "Sea Griffins," was a distinguished United States Navy helicopter squadron established in 1956. Flying primarily the SH-3 Sea King and later the SH-60 Seahawk helicopters, HS-9 specialized in anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and fleet support missions. The squadron participated in numerous major operations, including deployments in the Atlantic and Mediterranean aboard various aircraft carriers, such as the USS Nimitz and USS Saratoga. HS-9 was deactivated in 1993, leaving behind a legacy of operational excellence and innovation in naval aviation.