HS-12 "Wyverns" Naval Aviator Pint Glass, Navy Helicopter ASW Squadron flying the SH-60F and SH-3 Sea King

HS-12 was established on July 15, 1977 as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Being the newest HS squadron at the time, it became the first to fly the TACNAV equipped SH-3H Sea King. In 1982, HS-12 became the first ASW helicopter squadron to be assigned on the older Midway Class Carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) when they moved to CVW-14. With the Beginning of Operation Desert Storm on January 17 1991, the squadron started conducted operations in support which began with the capture of Jazirat Qaruh on January 24. This involved the insertion of sixteen Navy SEALs by HS-12 on to the former Kuwaiti Island. During the first liberation of Kuwaiti land, 3 Iraqis were killed and 29 Iraqis were captured. This was followed by a few more raids including one on the day before the ceasefire on February 27, 1991.[6] With the liberation of Kuwait finally at hand, HS-12 finally returned to NAF Atsugi on April 17, 1991. After completing their last deployment on August 29, 1994 while on board the Independence as part of CVW-5, the squadron decommissioned three months later on November 30, 1994, ending seventeen years of service, the squadron being replaced by HS-14 Chargers, equipped with the SH-60F Oceanhawk and HH-60H Rescuehawk. Two-in-one: these mixing glasses are both shakers and serving glasses. Made from 100% glass, they're crystal clear and look sleek. The solid-glass base also minimizes the risk of tipping and spilling the drink. They're more narrow at the bottom for a more comfortable grip and easier carrying. .: One size: 16oz (0.473 l) .: Material: 100% clear glass .: Heavy solid glass base minimizes spilling .: Durable construction