HSM-79
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Active2 June 2016 - present
Country
United States of America
United States of AmericaBranch
United States Navy
United States NavyTypeNavy Helicopter Squadron
| Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Nine (HSM-79) | |
|---|---|
_insignia_2016.png) HSM-79 Insignia | |
| Active | 2 June 2016 - present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Navy Helicopter Squadron |
| Role | Surface Warfare (SUW) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Station Rota, Spain |
| Nickname | "Griffins" |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | N. Rongers[1] |
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Nine (HSM-79) "Griffins" is a United States Navy helicopter squadron[2] based at Naval Base Rota, Rota, Spain. Their radio callsign is "Sentinel".
The squadron operates the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk and provides aircraft detachments to the surface force ships which are forward deployed to the Sixth Fleet.[3]
