HSM-71 is an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter squadron attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven One (HSM-71) is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. Nicknamed the "Raptors", they are attached to Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and deploy with the strike group centred on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) .

STATUS: HSM-71 established on October 4, 2007 Homebase: NAS North Island, San Diego, California ACTIVE UNIT: AIRCRAFT: Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk: DEPLOYMENTS: January 2009 - July 2009 with CVW-9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and CSG ships July 2011 - March 2012 with CVW-9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and CSG ships

On 4 October 2007 Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron SEVEN ONE (HSM-71) was established as the United States Navy’s first MH-60R squadron and since their inception have embodied the...

Dec 14, 2024 · The “Raptors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 returned to their home base at Naval Air Station North Island in time for the holidays, following a five month deployment with the...

Dec 22, 2024 · The HSM extensively supports carrier strike groups across the globe, and HSM-71 is one of two elite units equipped with the helicopter in Carrier Air Wing Nine. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14 also serves the USS Abraham Lincoln but uses the MH-60S variant instead.

Commanding Officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 Commander Jess “Intake” Phenning. Executive Officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 Command Master Chief Myrtis Calhoun. Command Master Chief, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 ...

Dec 16, 2024 · The “Raptors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 returned to their home base at Naval Air Station North Island in time for the holidays on Dec. 14, following a five month deployment with the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of operation.

220810-N-DP708-1152 SAN DIEGO (August 10, 2022) HSM-71, as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and returned to Naval Air Station North Island, Aug. 10...

Feb 13, 2020 · The members of HSM-71 achieve excellence in military performance and create an example for other squadrons to follow through operational readiness, innovation and weapon development. HSM-71 sailors play a critical role in supporting the Navy’s aircraft carriers.