HSC-25 welcomes new commander

Navy sailors, from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, stand at ease during the Change of Command here Sept. 11. HSC-25 was initially established as Helicopter Combat Support Squadron-FIVE at NAS Agana, Guam on 03 February 1984. As the "Providers," HC-5 flew the H-46D "Sea Knight,"moving to Andersen AFB in 1996 after NAS Agana was closed. Redesignated as the "Island Knights" on 21 April 2005, HSC-25 provides logistic support for the U.S. Pacific Fleet in the Navy's newest helicopter, the MH-60S "Knighthawk." The squadron employs approximately 80 officers and 400 enlisted personnel to fly and maintain the fleet of 15 MH-60S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

PHOTO BY: Airman st Class Courtney Witt
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