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• Establishment: Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron ONE (HS-1) was established on October 1, 1951 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax), Florida, as the first anti-submarine helicopter squadron in the U.S. Navy. • Pioneering Role: HS-1 was the Navy's first operational helicopter anti-submarine squadron, paving the way for modern naval rotary-wing ASW operations. • First Aircraft: The squadron initially flew the Sikorsky HO4S-3 helicopter, a predecessor to later, more advanced ASW helicopters. • Training Mission: Known as the "Seahorses," HS-1 served as the fleet replacement squadron, training thousands of pilots and aircrew in anti-submarine warfare over its active years. • Aircraft Evolution: Through the decades, HS-1 transitioned through several helicopter models, including the HSS-1 Seabat, SH-3A/D/G/H Sea King, and finally the SH-60F/HH-60H Seahawk. • Vietnam War Contribution: HS-1 personnel and aircraft were deployed in support of fleet operations during the Vietnam War, contributing to search and rescue (SAR) and ASW missions. • Presidential Support: HS-1 Sea King helicopters were sometimes used in support roles for presidential transport and security missions. • Deactivation: After more than 55 years of service, HS-1 was disestablished on June 29, 2007, as the Navy transitioned to the MH-60R helicopter and reorganized its ASW training. • Legacy: Many of today’s Navy helicopter pilots and aircrew trace their roots to the rigorous training and standards set by HS-1 at NAS Jacksonville. • Symbolism: The squadron's patch featured a seahorse, symbolizing agility and adaptability in the sea, and became an enduring emblem for generations of Navy helicopter crews.