page_title: HSM-72
hierarchical_section_title: HSM-72
caption_attribution_description: English: Squadron Patch for the HSM-72 "Proud Warriors".
context_page_description: Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron SEVEN TWO was originally established as Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light FOUR TWO on October 5, 1984, at Naval Station Mayport. For 28 years, Proud Warriors of HSL-42, consisting of 10 combat ready detachments, deployed in an expeditionary construct aboard United States Naval cruisers, destroyers and frigates, flying the SH-60B while supporting independent deployer, Amphibious Ready Group, and Carrier Strike Group operations around the globe. On January 15, 2013, HSL-42 was re-designated HSM-72 and relocated to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, reflecting the squadron’s shift from the SH-60B to the MH-60R, and departure from the expeditionary construct, entering the world of Carrier Air Wing operations.
  In 2013, Proud Warriors were assigned to Carrier Air Wing SEVEN and departed on their maiden Carrier Air Wing deployment in November 2015, with Carrier Strike Group EIGHT. In November 2016, HSM-72 transitioned to Carrier Air Wing ONE, remaining in CSG-8 and deployed in support of the USS HARRY S TRUMAN Carrier Strike Group tasking, executing Department of the Navy’s inaugural Dynamic Force Employment operations to the U.S.
caption: HSM-72 Proud Warriors Insignia
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