10th Annual Seawolf Luncheon

Pacifica is once again honored to host members of the Seawolf Helicopter Squadron as part of our 2024 Homecoming Week, at its 10th Annual Luncheon. This year's luncheon featured a chance to meet and honor our namesake veterans and a viewing of excerpts from a feature-length documentary film chronicling the HA(L)-3 units' history and legacy, live in the Pacifica gymnasium. In 1966, specialized helicopter squadrons were established to support patrol boats, Special Seal Team operations, and army units in South Vietnam. The Seawolves were officially established on April 1, 1967 during the Vietnam War as the only active duty Navy helicopter gunship squadron in the history of NAVY aviation. From 1966 to 1972, 44 members of the Seawolves gave their lives in support of military operations. The Seawolves earned over 16,000 air medals, ranging from 6 Presidential Unit Citations to 156 Purple Hearts. Be part of a growing tradition as we learn about the history these veterans lived through, and celebrate our time together for the Homecoming weekend.