USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Official HSM-73 Battle Cats Feeding Time PVC Patch — Time to Eat
When the Battle Cats are hungry, submarines disappear.
HSM-73 "Battle Cats" is a Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron flying the MH-60R Seahawk out of NAS North Island, San Diego, California. The Battle Cats' primary mission is sea control — conducting anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and maritime strike operations as an integral part of the carrier air wing. Originally established as HSL-43 in October 1984, the squadron was the Navy's first operational LAMPS Mk III squadron and pioneered capabilities including the first Night Vision Goggle-capable detachment and the first direct operational support of a Marine Expeditionary Unit. The MH-60R "Romeo" is the Navy's most advanced maritime helicopter, armed with torpedoes and Hellfire missiles, equipped with dipping sonar, ESM, FLIR, and multi-mission radar — making the Battle Cats one of the most lethal anti-submarine units afloat. This "Feeding Time" PVC patch captures the predatory spirit of the squadron — when the cats come out to play, it's not playtime.
Perfect For: HSM-73 Battle Cats aircrew and maintainers, MH-60R Seahawk community, NAS North Island squadrons, carrier strike group ASW professionals, and anyone who knows that the Romeo is the submarine's worst nightmare.
HSM-73 — feeding time. No leftovers.
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