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Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 “Blackjacks”


Lapse in Appropriations: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025.
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Welcome

The World Famous Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO ONE (HSC-21) are based at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. HSC-21 operates the multi-mission MH-60S Seahawk and unmanned MQ-8C Firescout. The primary mission areas of HSC-21 include Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), and Combat Logistics.

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Leaders

  • Command Master Chief Drew Worth

    Command Master Chief, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21

    TagHSC-21 Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Commander Ryan “Flanders” Van Loo

    Executive Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21

    TagHSC-21 Executive Officer

  • Commander David “Houston” Eckardt

    Commanding Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21

    TagHSC-21 Commanding Officer

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