2 Nice videos from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 84, better known, as the Red Wolves

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Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 84, better known, as the
“Red Wolves” is the only squadron in the U.S. Navy dedicated to Naval Special Warfare support and Strike Rescue. HSC-84 is a Naval Reserve squadron employing over 200 Full Time Support (FTS) and Selective Reserve (SELRES) personnel.

HSC-84 operates eight Sikorsky HH-60H Seahawk helicopters, and is organized into four independent, two aircraft detachments tasked with maintaining readiness to deploy anywhere in the world in 72 hours notice. Deployment can be conducted by airlift, ship, or self-movement. The squadron is capable of operating day or night in all weather conditions at sea or remote shore sites using tents and field equipment that are maintained as part of the squadrons’s inventory.

More info:
http://www.hsc84.com/

1:[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc8XxzswlW4&hd=1[/ame]


and photos:
HH-60H_1.jpg

HH-60H_2.jpg

HH-60H_3.jpg

HH-60H_4.jpg

HH-60H_5.jpg

rest of pic:http://nellisspotters.com/HSC-84.html

2:[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBGns-HIc24&feature=player_embedded[/ame]
 
Pix are good for me. From globalsecurity.org: Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron Four has the mission of conducting flight and ground training to maintain maximum readiness for immediate employment conduction Combat Search and Rescue and Naval Special Warfare operations and support of United States Forces for crisis response, mobilization, and Fleet contributory support. They conduct airborne operations in support of air strike operations; conduct Combat Search and Rescue operations in a combat environment and Search and Rescue operations in a non-combat environment; conduct Navy Special Warfare operations in support of other strike operations; conduct general surveillance; coordinate and conduct multi-unit Search and Rescue operations; and conduct Fleet training for Carrier Air Wings and Reserve Carrier Air Wings for Combat Search and Rescue and non-combat Search and Rescue. And wiki: Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 84 (HSC-84) "Red Wolves" is a helicopter squadron of the United States Navy Reserve. The “Red Wolves” are the only squadron in the U.S. Navy dedicated to supporting Navy SEAL and SWCC Teams, and Combat Search & Rescue. They currently operate eight HH-60H Rescue Hawks organized into four independent, two aircraft detachments that can deploy anywhere in the world within 72 hours of notice.
 
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