HS10

• Origins: Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 10 (HS-10), also known as "The Warhawks," was established on June 24, 1952, as part of the U.S. Navy's effort to develop advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities during the Cold War. • First Helicopter: HS-10 originally operated the Sikorsky HO4S-3, one of the earliest helicopters used for naval ASW missions. • Training Mission: HS-10 became the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the Navy's helicopter ASW community, responsible for training pilots and aircrew on new helicopter models and tactics. • SH-3 Sea King: The squadron transitioned to the SH-3 Sea King in 1963, a helicopter famous for its versatility and reliability in ASW, search and rescue, and logistics missions. • Apollo Recovery: HS-10-trained crews participated in the recovery of Apollo astronauts, supporting the U.S. space program by retrieving astronauts from the ocean after splashdown. • Vietnam War Support: Although primarily a training unit, HS-10-trained personnel and aircraft supported combat operations during the Vietnam War, especially in search and rescue roles. • SH-60 Seahawk Transition: In the 1980s, HS-10 became the first squadron to receive and train crews on the SH-60F and HH-60H Seahawk helicopters, which became the backbone of Navy ASW and combat search and rescue missions. • Aircraft Carrier Deployments: While not a deployable squadron itself, HS-10-trained personnel were essential to helicopter detachments aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers worldwide. • Deactivation: After more than five decades of service, HS-10 was disestablished on December 14, 2012, as part of the Navy's transition to the MH-60R Seahawk and a reorganization of its helicopter squadrons. • Legacy: Over its 60-year history, HS-10 trained thousands of pilots and aircrew, playing a critical role in advancing naval helicopter operations and maintaining U.S. maritime security.