HM-16 Seahawks Formed towards the end of Oct 1978 by amalgamating HM-12 Detachment 2 and MCM Unit B into the new squadron, at Chambers Field (Norfolk, VA) operating the powerful RH-53D. The unit disbanded in Jan 1987.

In October 1978, Mine Countermeasures Unit BRAVO and HM-12 Detachment TWO were redesignated as HM-16. HM-12 maintained formal fleet replacement training for the AMCM community providing the...

Six U.S. Navy Sikorsky RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters of helicopter mine countermeasures squadron HM-16 Sea Hawks fly over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in preparation of "Operation Evening Light" (Eagle Claw), in the Arabian …

California, HM-16 operated from three ships (USS Duluth, USS New Orleans, and USS Denver) and participated in two exercises. In July, the squadron departed San Diego for West Pac aboard the USS New Orleans (LPH-11).

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The AMIG HM 16 Hadid is an Iranian mortar. It is manufactured by the Ammunition & Metallurgy Industries Group, part of Iran's Defense Industries Organization. It is a smoothbore and barrel-loading mortar with 360° field of firing and can be taken apart and carried by infantry. [2]

With the introduction of helicopters the 101st Airborne division started deploying into battle mainly from helicopters as opposed to airplanes. An the helicopter patches are a representation of HM-16 squadron missions and deployments.

This is the Crew List for the Seahawks (HM 16). You can add your own entry and contact Navy Buddies listed.

Open to all past members of Helmineron Sixteen (HM-16) of Norfolk Virginia. Please include dates of service when requesting membership. Post pictures and reconnect with old shipmates!