HSC - 11 Dragonslayers

02/01/2023

HSC-11 was honored to host Deputy Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Vice Admiral Kilby at the squadron last week. He held a discussion regarding future Navy and HSC missions with the wardroom, during which Junior Officers were encouraged to ask any questions they had. He also stopped by the Line Shack and AVI to recognize AD1 Stahl, AE2 Erickson, and AT2 Haefli for their hard work and gave each of them a coin. Slayers enjoyed meeting Vice Admiral Kilby and showing him what it means to Slay On!

02/01/2023

For the first time in three years, the galley hosted the CSC School Grand Buffet. CS2 Palmer, who is TAD to the galley, baked and presented the cake at this event. She was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal yesterday for all of her hard work. She was also chosen as our Slayer of the week today! The biggest lessons she’s learned at the galley have been how to manage, how to utilize equipment properly, and how to work under pressure. Her favorite activity to do there is baking. CS2 Palmer would like to give a shout-out to YN1 Clark and all of HSC-11 for always supporting her. Slay On, CS2! 🐉⚡️🎂

01/28/2023

Golden hour / Pinkie time 🌅

OS3 Browne directs LT Samaniego via hand signals to let him know that someone is on the tail after he performs the engine water checklist. During this procedure, the engine starter is engaged while water is dispensed into the engine, and the engine is then dried out. Routine water washes improve engine performance and increase their life cycles. Yet another example of the Slayer team working together to keep our aircraft good to go!

📸 PC: AD2 Kornmiller

01/28/2023

This past week’s Slayer of the week is AO2 Smith. AO2 Smith enjoys working in the Line Shack because he gets to have fun with the younger Sailors and teach them about the Navy. He’s known for enforcing instructions and teaching Sailors do’s and dont’s! He joined the Navy to change his life for the better. As an AO, he has loaded ordnance, performed maintenance on guns, loaded Hellfire Missiles, and more, all while working under a time crunch and still doing it efficiently. We appreciate all that you do, AO2! Slay On!

01/27/2023

Photos from Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic's post

01/26/2023

🚨 Slayer Splash Zone 🚨

Even the rain came out for LT Evertson’s LFF yesterday. Congrats to LT Kelly “Frizzle” Evertson on her final flight in HSC-11! Thank you for all of the positivity and hard work you have put into this squadron, and good luck at your next command! Don’t forget to Slay On!

🐉⚡️💦

01/23/2023

Last Friday, January 20, HSC-11 held an awards ceremony at which Skipper Farwell announced the recipients of the Navy Achievement Medal and the recipient of the Letter of Commendation, respectively. He also announced the names of our three most recently frocked Slayers! Congratulations to all who were recognized! 🌟

Navy Achievement Medal:

🏅YN1 Clark

🏅AD1 Firth

🏅AD1 Luckett

🏅AO1 Mechling

🏅AM2 Hesch

🏅AWS2 Russell

🏅AO2 Sensing

🏅AO2 Smith

🏅AD2 Tanner

🏅AWS2 Vega Pastrana

Letter of Commendation:

🐉PS3 Taulapapa

Frocking:

First Class:

⚡️PS2 Maple

Second Classes:

⚡️OS3 Browne
⚡️AE3 Cox

01/20/2023

Meet our Slayer of the week: newly Frocked PS1 Maple! PS1(SW) Maple is known throughout the command as one of the friendly faces of Admin customer service. He’s always quick to put Sailors first, with a smile, no matter what. Learning and being able to teach junior Sailors is the reason he loves being a Personnel Specialist. His next goal is working towards getting release authority for HSC-11, which will help expedite pay transactions for the command. He would like to give a shout-out to PS3 Pace and PS3 Taulapapa for all of their hard work in ensuring Slayers’ pay needs are met. Slay On, PS1 Maple! 🐉⚡️

01/14/2023

Congrats to AD1 Ganze on his reenlistment! Bravo Zulu and keep slaying on! 🐉⚡️

01/12/2023

Double reenlistment for Double One! Congratulations to AD2 Sales, who was re-enlisted by LT Cadmus, and to AD2 Tanner, who was re-enlisted by LT Jakubowski. Slay On!

01/11/2023

This week’s Slayer of the week is ATAN Fields. When there is work to be done, she’s the first to move and make it happen. Her favorite part of her job is the people in the line shack, to whom she’d like to give a shout-out for their constant support. She’s wanted to work on helicopters ever since someone told her about what it was like to work on aircraft, and she’s loved it ever since. On deployment, she enjoyed learning about the flight deck. Now she is working hard to learn how to conduct daily and turnaround inspections. Slay On, ATAN Fields! 🐉⚡️

📸 PC: AD2 Kornmiller

01/09/2023

Meet AD3 Onimus: a highly motivated Aviation Machinist’s Mate and last week’s Slayer of the week! AD3 Onimus joined the Navy due to her family history of military service. Her favorite part of deployment was the bonding and cohesiveness between all of the shops on the flight deck. As an AD, she is responsible for duties that range from shutdowns and water washes to inspecting and replacing aircraft components. She’s known for having worked hard to learn this rate and expand her knowledge. She would like to give a shout-out to AM1 Benner and AM2 Tanner for their guidance and leadership. We’re lucky to have you, AD3! Slay On! 🐉⚡️

📸 PC (2nd photo): AD1 Firth

01/04/2023

Meet last week’s Slayer of the week, ATAN Tolnay! A native of Indiana, he joined the Navy to see the world. Prior to joining, he was an electrician, and now he works on the computer components of the aircraft to make sure everything we need is loaded properly. He’s known by his peers as a hard charger. He shows up to work eager to learn and pushes to get his qualifications.

His favorite parts of deployment were the port calls and getting to see the jets and helicopters in action. He’d like to give a shout-out to his dad for his constant support. Slay On, ATAN Tolnay!

12/28/2022

Last week’s Slayer of the week is LT Samaniego, HSC-11’s newest Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC)! His interest in flying started with a fascination with aviation followed by a ride in a small plane with a civilian instructor. His favorite part of the squadron is the amazing people he works with, and how inspiring it is to be around a group that works so hard to accomplish the mission. He would like to give a shout-out to fellow JOPA members for helping him become a HAC, and to the Line Shack for working so hard every day to complete what the flight schedule requires. Slay On, LT Samaniego!

12/15/2022

Triple post for Double One! The squadron held a Slayer holiday party last Thursday, which included a best dressed, ugliest sweater, and best dance competitions, as well as a raffle for different prizes. Skipper announced HSC-11’s Members of the Year at this event. Congratulations to all recognized! 🐉⚡️⭐️

CNAL Pilot of the Year: LT Theron Dingas⭐️

ANA Outstanding Chief Petty Officer of the Year: AMC Patrick Maw⭐️

Aircrewman of the Year: AWS1 Samuel Campbell⭐️

ANA Outstanding Petty Officer Award (Maintainer of the Year): AE1 Jason Knight⭐️

AVT of the Year: HM2 Jeffrey Cleveland⭐️

Senior Sailor of the Year: AM1 Justin Britt⭐️

Junior Sailor of the Year: HM2 Jeffrey Cleveland⭐️

Blue Jacket of the Year: AM3 Andrew Nardi⭐️

Senior Sailor of the Quarter (Internal): AWS1 Samuel Campbell⭐️

Junior Sailor of the Quarter (Internal): HM2 Jeffrey Cleveland⭐️

Blue Jacket of the Quarter (Internal): AE3 Dominic Loner⭐️

PC of the Year (Internal): AD3 Yannick Ali⭐️

Slay all day, Slay all night!

📸 PC: AD2 Kornmiller

12/15/2022

Double congratulations are in order for one of our valued members. PSSN Taulapapa was re-enlisted today, and surprise promoted to PS3! Congrats, PS3, and keep slaying on!

12/15/2022

Meet this week’s Slayer of the week: HM2 Alley. She’s been a corpsman for 6 years and aircrew for a little over two. Her favorite part of being an Search and Rescue Medical Technician (SMT) is the increased responsibility that comes with being the medical expert in the aircraft. She also appreciates that this is a community that takes care of you if you put in the effort. Her advice for anyone interested in the SMT route: “Keep an open mind and know that this job can entail many things. Be willing to put in the work required.” HM2 Alley would like to give a shout-out to HM2 Cleveland for molding her into an SMT, and to HM3 White and all the aircrew at 11 for their support. Slay On, HM2! 🐉 ⚡️

12/13/2022

Congratulations to Pablo “ASE” DeJesús on his promotion to Lieutenant Commander today!

12/08/2022

Slayers —> Sleighers

Swipe to see some of the ways Slayers get into the holiday spirit around the squadron. 🎅🏼

Come find LTJG Courtney if you’re interested in purchasing a holiday patch!

12/07/2022

PR3 Devin Smith is this week’s Slayer of the week! He’s known for working hard to earn his Plane Captain qualification and as someone who can always be counted on when it comes to working on life saving PR gear. His favorite memory from deployment was being on the flight deck to see a helicopter land on the carrier for the first time. He also enjoyed playing video games with his friends in the squadron. Thanks for keeping our gear good to go, PR3! Slay On!

12/07/2022

Congratulations to our most recently frocked Slayers!

First Class:
AO2 Green

Second Classes:
LS3 Kutebua
LS3 Justice
AM3 Oldham
AM3 Kaul

Third Classes:
ADAN Ali
AOAN Lindsay
ATAN Maltez
AZAN Oakley
ADAN Vanvolkenburg
AOAN Weatherly
AMAN Winkle
ADAN Lowe
AEAN Valdez
ANAN Henry

12/07/2022

Santa chose to this past Saturday and made a stop at HSC-11 to visit our youngest Slayers! In addition to meeting Santa, they got to enjoy a bouncy house, games, and photos with some holiday props! Thanks to Santa, the FCPOA, and all who helped put this event on!

📸 PC: Shianne Mercado

12/06/2022

Meet last week’s Slayer of the week, AT2 Crowder! AT2 Crowder is a known mentor who leads by example, accomplishes any job she’s given, and possesses a high level of expertise in her shop. Her favorite part of her job is the mentorship she’s able to provide junior sailors. She appreciates their excitement and the sailor-to-sailor connection here. Her favorite part of this squadron is the people, and her biggest inspiration if her father, who is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant. AT2 Crowder would like to give a shout-out to AT2 Harrell to recognize his hard work and motivation as well. Slay On and thanks for all you do!

12/02/2022

Slayers started this Friday strong with our first command PT since deployment. This session consisted of five stations with various cardio and strength training exercises. BZ to all who participated! 💪

12/01/2022

Come meet Slayer Santa this Saturday, December 3!

friends and family are invited to and with us as well. 🎅🏼🐉

11/28/2022

S - Sailors First, Mission Always.
L - Lead.
A - Accountability.
Y - Start with the “why”.

O - Ownership.
N - Navy.

Slay On! 🐉

📸PC: AD2 Kornmiller

11/22/2022

Khakigiving (kah-kee-giv-ing), noun:

An annual holiday event at which khaki leadership prepare a Thanksgiving feast for all members of the squadron in an effort to say thanks for all that they do!
This year’s Khakigiving started at 0500 last Friday, when the turkey team began to fry eleven () turkeys for the squadron. Needless to say, Slayers did not leave hungry. Thank you to all the khaki members and their spouses who helped make Khakigiving happen! 🦃

11/16/2022

Meet AM3 Benedict, our Slayer of the week! AM3 Benedict is a known hard worker who maintains a constant motivation to accomplish any job. His favorite part of this past deployment was going to new areas with his best friends via port calls. He also enjoyed that deployment allowed him to be away from distractions and focus on himself with the resources that the carrier and squadron offered. Swipe to see some photos of AM3 slaying at work, during port calls, and with other Slayers!

11/10/2022

Double post for Double One! Congratulations to AMC Pope on her reenlistment! She has been an invaluable member of the Slayer team and we’re lucky to have her. Slay on, AMC! 🐉

11/09/2022

HSC-11 is starting a new Slayer of the week feature, in which we highlight a hardworking Slayer and their contributions to the squadron! This week’s featured Slayer of the week is AEAN Joshnel Marte. AEAN Marte is known by his peers as someone who takes initiative, is motivated to work, and helps others. His favorite parts of deployment were supporting ammo offload and running chocks & chains during flight ops. AEAN Marte would like to give a shout-out to AMAN Evans for training him. Swipe to see a photo of AEAN Marte working hard!

11/05/2022

PFA update! We will be holding a single PFA cycle in 2023.

PFA Announcement 💪
The Chief of Naval Personnel has announced a single PFA cycle for 2023 that will be conducted from Feb. 1 to Nov. 30, 2023. Read all the details in NAVADMIN 251/22: https://bit.ly/3hgZkI4

How are you preparing for that next fitness test? Let us know ⬇️

U.S. Navy

11/02/2022

Congratulations to AD1 Firth on his reenlistment today! BZ shipmate and thank you for everything you do! Slay on! 🐉

10/30/2022

HSC-11 on Instagram: "HSC-11 held the Amazing Slayer Race last Friday, featuring challenges such as egg races, co****le, soccer, punting, trivia, and more! Bravo Zulu to all the spooky Slayers who dressed up and participated! Which Halloween...

HSC-11 on Instagram: "HSC-11 held the Amazing Slayer Race last Friday, featuring challenges such as egg races, co****le, soccer, punting, trivia, and more! Bravo Zulu to all the spooky Slayers who dressed up and participated! Which Halloween...

HSC-11 shared a post on Instagram: "HSC-11 held the Amazing Slayer Race last Friday, featuring challenges such as egg races, co****le, soccer, punting, trivia, and more! Bravo Zulu to all the spooky Slayers who dressed up and participated! Which Halloween costume is your favorite? 🎃👻". Follow ...

10/24/2022

Congratulations to the Navy's newest chiefs! Huge shout-out to AEC Kevin Oehrle, AEC Stephan Ortiz, and AMC Delainie Pope. Slayer Khaki is happy to have these three stellar folks among the ranks!

10/24/2022

Photos from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron FIFTEEN [HM-15]'s post

09/15/2022

Yesterday, the Dragonslayers had their first gathering all together back on land. Commander Farwell gave out a Commendation Medal to AMC Patrick Maw and NCC Tammy Scott and brought up Michael Bendict to announce him as our newest appointed AM3! CDR Farwell also granted the whole gang a long weekend for some post deployment R&R. We'll get back to slaying on Monday!

09/08/2022

Bringing in the supplies!

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Sidney Foreman, from Sulphur, Louisiana, uses hand signals to communicate with the pilot of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the HSC - 11 Dragonslayers, on Truman's flight deck.

📸: MC3 Christopher Suarez

07/25/2022

Fair winds and following seas CDR Guheen!

Thank you for leading the Dragonslayers during your tenure as Skipper, and good luck on your next tour!

SLAY ON!

07/23/2022

Hi, Sir! 👋

Cmdr. Jeremiah Farwell, commanding officer, HSC - 11 Dragonslayers, walks onto the flight deck.

📸: MC3 Thomas Boatright

07/23/2022

Bringing in the goods! 📦📦📬

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the HSC - 11 Dragonslayers, delivers supplies to Truman's flight deck during a replenishment-at-sea with Supply (T-AOE 6).

📸: MC2 Crayton Agnew