page_title: HSC-14
section_title: 2013
hierarchical_section_title: HSC-14 / 2013
caption_attribution_description: English: A U.S. Navy Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 "Chargers" hovers over Range Support Craft (RSC) 1 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego (USA). HSC-14 and of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 "Raptors" were conducting helicopter visit, board, search, and seizure training. The exercise was part of the Helicopter Advanced Readiness Program (HARP) in preparation for an upcoming deployment.
context_page_description: Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14 "Chargers" is an aviation unit of the United States Navy based at Naval Air Station North Island, California. HSC-14 was established as Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14 in 1984 and was redesignated HSC-14 in 2013. The squadron is equipped with the Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk.
context_section_description: In March 2013, HS-14 left Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) at NAF Atsugi, Japan, and conducted a permanent duty station change to NAS North Island. HS-14 transitioned to the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and was redesignated Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FOURTEEN (HSC-14) in July. HSC-14 is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) which deploys aboard USS John C. Stennis.
caption: A MH-60S of HSC-14 off San Diego in February 2015
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