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Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 “Scorpions”

Welcome

HSM-49 is an expeditionary MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter squadron that supports deployed Pacific Fleet warships.

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Leaders

  • Command Master Chief Nathan Hickey

    Command Master Chief, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49

    TagHSM-49 Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Commander Justin Waskey

    Commanding Officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49

    TagHSM-49 Commanding Officer

  • Commander Timothy Barnikel

    Executive Officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49

    TagHSM-49 Executive Officer

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