Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron FIVE (HS-5), known as the "Nightdippers," was established on January 3, 1956. Based at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, HS-5 operated a variety of helicopters, including the HSS-1 Seabat and later the SH-60F and HH-60H Seahawks, focusing on anti-submarine warfare (ASW), search and rescue, and fleet support missions. The squadron participated in major operations such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2016, HS-5 was redesignated as Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FIVE (HSC-5), reflecting its expanded mission set and transition to the MH-60S Seahawk.
