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Squadron 51 (HELMARSTRIKERON 51) HSM-51 'Warlords' |
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 MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) - May 2024  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) - April 2024  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) - April 2024  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) - April 2024  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) - February 2024  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) - January 2024  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) - January 2024  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) at Camp Fuji, Japan - December 2023  sensor operator in an MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Antietam (CG 54) - November 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Antietam (CG 54) - September 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Howard (DDG 83) - June 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Howard (DDG 83) - June 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Howard (DDG 83) - June 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) at NAF Atsugi, Japan - April 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) at NAF Atsugi, Japan - April 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67) - January 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67) - January 2023  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard JS Izumo (DDH-183) - December 2022  sonar buoys onload into a MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard JS Izumo (DDH-183) - December 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) near Mount Fuji, Japan - November 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) near Mount Fuji, Japan - November 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) near Mount Fuji, Japan - November 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) near Mount Fuji, Japan - November 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) near Mount Fuji, Japan - November 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) near Mount Fuji, Japan - November 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Dewey (DDG 105) - June 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Dewey (DDG 105) - March 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Dewey (DDG 105) - March 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Dewey (DDG 105) - February 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) - January 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) - January 2022  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) - July 2021  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) - July 2021  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89) - March 2020  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - November 2019  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - November 2019  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - March 2019  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) over Yokohama, Japan - April 2018  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) at Yokota Airbase, Japan - September 2017  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Barry (DDG 52) - March 2017  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) at NAF Atsugi, Japan - July 2016  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - July 2016  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - July 2016  An MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) and an SH-60K Seahawk, assigned to their sister squadron, Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, perform a formation flight over Kanagawa prefecture. HSM-51 and VX-51, who share more than 30 years as sister squadrons, participated in the formation flight in order to foster greater interoperability between the two services - Enoshima, Japan - June 27, 2016  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - March 2016  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - March 2016  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) - March 2016  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - December 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - October 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89) - July 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89) - June 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89) - May 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67) - April 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67) - April 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - April 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67) - March 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67) - March 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - Langkawi, Malaysia - March 2015  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) - September 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) taking fuel from USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) - September 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) - September 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) - September 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67) - June 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - March 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) carries a Mk.46 torpedo - March 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - February 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - January 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - January 2014  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - Tokyo, Japan - November 2013  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85) - November 2013  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) assisting the Phillipine Government after Typhoon Haiyan - Ormoc Bay, Philippines - November 2013  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89) - October 2013  MH-60R Seahawk (HSM-51) - Fuji, Aichi, Japan - September 2013  transition ceremony at NAF Atsugi, Japan - March 7, 2013 |
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The Warlords & the meaning of "Musashi" As the US Navy’s only Forward Deployed expeditionary helicopter squadron, the Warlords of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM 51) have been at the forefront of helicopter operations throughout the Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf since the inception of the squadron on 03 October 1991. When established, HSL 51 brought the capabilities of the SH-60B and SH-60F helicopters to the disposal of US forces in the pivotal East Asia region. Transition to the more advanced MH-60R helicopter began in 2012 and was completed with the transition to HSM 51 on 07 March 2013. The Warlords embody the fighting spirit and discipline of the Samurai proudly depicted on their unit insignia, Miyamoto Musashi. A famed 16th century warrior, Musashi developed and created a two sword technique known as Ni Ten Ichi Ryu, “two heavens as one”. In addition to his renowned skill as a swordsman, Musashi was also an accomplished calligrapher, artist, and was known for his straightforward approach to combat, with no additional frills or aesthetic considerations. As master warfighters, HSM-51 flies the Sikorsky MH-60R helicopter from the decks of the USS SHILOH (CG 67), USS ANTIETAM (CG 54), USS MUSTIN (DDG 89), and USS McCAMPBELL (DDG 85). The MH-60R “Romeo” has advanced anti-submarine capabilities, upgraded radar suite, electronic support measures and improved communications. The Warlords employ the latest weaponry: the AGM-114 HELLFIRE missile, MK-46 and MK-54 torpedoes, and the GAU-21 .50cal and M-240D 7.62mm crew served weapons. Ever ready to protect America and her allies’ interest, Warlords stand prepared to preserve freedom and strike the enemy swiftly, relentlessly and with deadly accuracy. The Warlords are also prepared to assist neighboring countries stricken by natural disasters through humanitarian operations. HSM 51 aircraft are often first to arrive with much needed medical supplies, food, water and personnel to locations otherwise impossible to reach. In 2011, the Warlords immediately responded to the devastating earthquake and resulting tsunami in northeastern Japan with five detachments in direct support of Operation TOMODACHI. Serving aboard the Yokosuka-based ships of CTF-70, the Warlords have set the standard for operational excellence. Over the two decades since its creation, HSM 51 has earned eleven Battle Efficiency Awards, six Arnold J. Isbell Awards for Undersea & Surface Warfare Excellence, five CNO Safety "S" Awards, and six Maintenance Excellence Awards. Mission: The "Warlords" are the US Navy's premiere forward deployed Sikorsky MH-60R "Seahawk" helicopter squadron. Home ported in Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, the "Warlords" provide combat-ready armed anti-surface and anti-submarine helicopter detachments to ships deploying in the Korean, Western Pacific and Persian Gulf regions, as well as Executive Transport for Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet home ported in Yokosuka, Japan. They have recently successfully transitioned from the old SH-60B helicopter to the new and improved MH-60R. The MH-60R is an upgrade from the older SH-60B, and carries a complex system of sensors including an Airborne Low Frequency Sonar and air-launched sonobuoys. Other sensors include the APS-147 surface search radar, ALQ-144 Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system and optional nose-mounted forward looking infrared (FLIR) turret. It carries the Mk 46, Mk 50, or Mk 54 torpedo, AGM-114 Hellfire missile, and a single cabin-door-mounted M240 7.62 mm (0.30 in) machine gun or GAU-21 .50 in (12.7 mm) machine gun. The squadron performs a diverse set of multi-role missions: Primary missions include: Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) Anti-surface warfare (SUW) Secondary missions include: Search and rescue (SAR) Executive Transport (With SH-60F for SEVENTH Fleet) Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) Special Operations support (SPECOPS) Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) Communications Relay (COMREL) Logistics support US Navy |
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