HSC-85 is an MH-60S Sea Hawk expeditionary helicopter squadron supporting Naval Special Warfare and other special operations forces training and readiness requirements.

HSC-85 operates in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and provides training and readiness support to Naval Special Warfare (WARCOM) and other service’s special operations units.

HSC-85 traces its lineage back through a number of previous aviation units, both active and reserve, all the way to the U.S. Navy’s first operational helicopter squadron, the FLEET ANGELS of Helicopter Utility Squadron ONE (HU-1) which was established April 1, 1948.

In October of 2013, CDR Ryan reported to the "Firehawks" of HSC-85 in San Diego, CA. He deployed to INDOPACOM under the 353rd Special Operations Group supporting Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) Crisis Response and operational requirements.

Commanding Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 Commander Robert “Ricky Bobby” Coffman. Executive Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 Command Master Chief Marisol Dumlao. Command Master Chief, …

CDR Coffman reported back to HSC 85 as the Executive Officer in May 2023. CDR Coffman has accumulated more than 2,100 flight hours in the SH-60F, HH-60H, and MH-60S. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Strike/Flight Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit and ...

As of January 2021, Master Chief Dumlao is serving as the Command Master Chief of HSC-85. Master Chief Dumlao has earned a Master’s Degree from Webster University. She is a graduate of the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat course and of the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, RI (BC 52).

Our mission is to man, train and equip HSC squadrons, deployed, or preparing to deploy, in support of our nation's defense. This wing will ensure they have what they need and when they need it.

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In October of 2013, CDR Ryan reported to the "Firehawks" of HSC-85 in San Diego, CA. He deployed to INDOPACOM under the 353rd Special Operations Group supporting Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) Crisis Response and operational requirements.