HSC-6

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Six (HSC-6), known as the “Screamin’ Indians,” was originally established as Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron SIX (HS-6) on 1 June 1956. The squadron initially operated the HSS-1 Seabat, conducting anti-submarine warfare operations in support of carrier strike groups. Over the decades, HSC-6 has participated in major operations, including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing combat search and rescue, logistics, and humanitarian assistance. In 2014, HS-6 was redesignated as HSC-6 and transitioned to the MH-60S Seahawk, continuing its legacy of excellence in maritime operations from its home base at Naval Air Station North Island, California.