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Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 “Blue Hawks”

Welcome

HSM-78 is an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2.

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Leaders

  • Commander Rick Murray

    Commanding Officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78

    TagHSM-78 Commanding Officer

  • Command Master Chief LunYe’ Richards

    Command Master Chief, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78

    TagHSM-78 Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Commander Ryan Willard

    Executive Officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78

    TagHSM-78 Executive Officer

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