Official US Navy HSM-72.2 Death Howler Brown Patch Warhorse 41 commissioned on 1 September 1925

commissioned on 1 September 1925 at Naval Air Station San Diego

with roots stretching back to 1921

continuing the distinguished lineage of HMM-163 Evil Eyes in the tiltrotor era

HMR(L)-261's lineage eventually contributed to the modern HMLA (Marine Light Attack Helicopter) community

CBP personnel

Official US Navy HSM-72.2 Death Howler Brown Patch Warhorse 41 commissioned on 1 September 1925HSM 72 Death Howler Detachment Patch Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 72 (HSM 72) Detachment, U. S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 72 (HSM 72), the "Proud Warriors," traces its origins to 5 October 1984 when the squadron was established as Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (Light) Forty Two (HSL 42) at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. On 15 January 2013, the squadron was redesignated HSM 72 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, reflecting its