Courtesy Story | Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet | 11.18.2019
Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), along with embarked detachment from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 “Monstars,” returned to its homeport of Naval Station San Diego following an independent deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Nov 18....
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Curtis Spencer | Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet | 06.13.2017
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) and the “Scorpions” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 received a Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation during a ceremony held in San Diego aboard Spruance, June 13....
Courtesy Story | Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet | 04.20.2017
This month commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, an allied mission during World War II with direct relevance to the modern military’s ability to operate together. The Navy and Air Force continue to demonstrate that in their training today....
Courtesy Story | Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet | 02.07.2017
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, California – The “Scorpions” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, under the command of Commander Robert B. Kimnach III, was announced as a recipient of the Navy’s Battle Effectiveness Award from Commander, U.S. Naval Air Forces, Pacific....
