HSM-37 DET-1 Renegades US Navy Patch

HSM-37 DET-1 Renegades US Navy Patch 3.50" x 3.50" Embroidered Patch with Iron-On Backing

Superior Materials: Made with premium polyester thread and durable twill fabric, ensuring long-lasting color and strength.
Advanced Embroidery Technology: Crafted using the most advanced embroidery machinery, guaranteeing intricate detail, sharp lines, and consistent quality every time.
Easy Iron-On Application: Features a heat-activated adhesive backing for quick, no-sew attachment. Simply position, iron, and press for a secure bond.
Versatile Use: Great for flight suits, cruise jackets, sea bags, or shadow boxes—built for those who served with pride under the Renegade call sign.
Durable and Washable: Withstands sea duty, regular wear, and occasional washing without fading or fraying.

Formations & Origins
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 (HSM-37), nicknamed the “Easyriders,” is the largest expeditionary helicopter squadron in the U.S. Navy. Based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HSM-37 operates the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and supports surface ships with advanced rotary-wing capabilities. DET-1, often operating under the call sign "Renegades," is a specialized detachment within HSM-37, assigned to deploy independently with guided-missile destroyers or cruisers across the Indo-Pacific region.

Notable Commanders
Each HSM-37 detachment is led by a seasoned officer-in-charge (OIC), often a lieutenant commander or senior lieutenant with extensive shipboard aviation experience. These leaders are entrusted with managing flight operations, crew readiness, and mission execution in isolated deployments at sea.

Major Campaigns/Operations
DET-1 and other HSM-37 detachments have played critical roles in:

• Freedom of navigation patrols in contested regions like the South China Sea

• Carrier Strike Group support across the Western Pacific

• Counter-piracy and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations near Southeast Asia

• Joint exercises with allied navies, including Japan, Australia, and South Korea
  Their presence enhances surface ship capabilities with maritime strike, surveillance, and search-and-rescue functions.

Specialized Role/Equipment
DET-1 deploys with the MH-60R Seahawk, a multi-mission naval helicopter equipped with sonar, radar, Hellfire missiles, torpedoes, and data-link systems. These aircraft serve as the ship’s eyes and ears beyond the horizon, hunting submarines, tracking surface threats, and providing vertical lift for logistics or medevac missions.

Acts of Heroism
Crews from HSM-37 have executed daring open-ocean rescues, night landings in rough seas, and combat zone insertions in coordination with fleet operations. DET-1 aviators and aircrew regularly conduct complex missions far from support, relying on skill and trust forged through countless hours of training.

Legacy & Notable Achievements
The Renegades of DET-1 represent the cutting edge of Navy helicopter warfare. Their independence, adaptability, and lethality embody the spirit of the modern fleet warrior. This patch commemorates their deployments across vast ocean theaters, honoring the silent professionalism and unmatched operational tempo of a squadron that’s always ready to launch.