HSC-23
| Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 | |
|---|---|
HSC-23 Wildcards Insignia | |
| Active | 29 September 2006 – present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | US Navy HSC Expeditionary Squadron |
| Size | 400+ Personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS North Island |
| Nickname(s) | "Wildcards" |
| Motto(s) | Wildcards Never Fold! |
| Colors | Blue, White, Tan |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commander Kevin Ringelstein |
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Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23), also known as the "Wildcards", are a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. The "Wildcards" currently fly the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and the MQ-8C Firescout. HSC-23 is the sister squadron of the HSC-21 "Blackjacks" stationed at Naval Air Station North Island.