HSM-70
| Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 March 2008–present[1] |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Navy Helicopter Squadron |
| Part of | Carrier Air Wing Eight Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Jacksonville |
| Nickname | "Spartans" |
| Colors | Blue and yellow |
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70 (HSM-70) "Spartans" is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at NAS Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States. The squadron is equipped with the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk. Currently, HSM-70 is attached to Carrier Air Wing Eight.[2]
2025-2026
In November 2025, HSM-70 within CVW-8 onboard the USS Gerald R Ford were re-tasked from their scheduled deployment in the Mediterranean and sent to the Caribbean to support Operation Southern Spear. After completing their support of Southern Spear in early February 2026, HSM-70 and CVW-8 were again deployed across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean to support potential combat operations against Iran.
In late Feb 2026, HSM-70 and their MH-60Rs undertook combat sorties within Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Combat sorties off the Ford began from the Eastern Mediterranean and moved to the Red Sea after close to a week of combat.
See also
References
- ^ "HSM-70 – Command History". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ AirForces Monthly. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England: Key Publishing Ltd. January 2023. p. 7.