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Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 “Raptors”

Welcome

HSM-71 is an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.

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Leaders

  • Command Master Chief Myrtis Calhoun

    Command Master Chief, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71

    TagHSM-71 Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Commander Heather “Bruiser” Thomas

    Commanding Officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71

    TagHSM-71 Commanding Officer

  • Commander Ken “Spicoli” Petkunas

    Executive Officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71

    TagHSM-71 Executive Officer

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