The squadron has served with distinction
one of the most storied and battle-tested regiments in the United States Marine Corps
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The Fighting Mary — survivor of Pearl Harbor and warrior of the Pacific
The Marine Aviation Detachment at NAS Point Mugu provided Marine Corps representation and aviation support at the Navy's Pacific Missile Range facility
Official HSC-8 Loosefoot 616 Memorial Patch and Sticker 622 Aeromed The squadron has served withOfficial HSC 8 Loosefoot 616 Memorial Patch and Sticker Never Forgotten Because we remember every crew member, every callsign, every sacrifice. On August 31, 2021, Loosefoot 616 an MH 60S Seahawk operating off the coast of San Diego was lost along with five crew members from HSC 8, the Eightballers. LT Brad Foster, LT Paul Fridley, AWS1 James Buriak, HM1 Sarah Burns, and HM2 Bailey Tucker represented the very best of naval aviation and gave their