NAS Corpus Christi HM-15
NAS Corpus Christi HM-15 poster art.
Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Nicknamed the “Blackhawks” and flying the MH-53E Sea Dragon, it is staffed by both active duty and reserve personnel. Due to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), with the slated closure of Naval Air Station Alameda, California, on 30 June 1996, the permanent duty station of the squadron was officially moved to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas (For which this art is dedicated to). In 2010 it was moved due to BRAC once again, and now calls Norfolk, Virginia home. Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, also known as “Truax Field” is a naval base located six miles southeast of the central business district of Corpus Christi, in Nueces County, Texas.Â
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NAS Corpus Christi HM-15Â vintage style military aviation travel poster art by – Squadron Posters!
A naval air station for Corpus Christi had been proposed since the mid-1930s, and the city’s congressman, Richard M. Kleberg, supported it. But it remained a low priority construction project for the U.S. Navy as late as January 9, 1940. (The Kleberg family and Roy Miller both supported Vice President John Nance Garner’s quest for the 1940 presidential nomination.) Rep. Lyndon B. Johnson made himself a key Texas ally of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s bid for a third term, and the White House told the Navy Department to consult Johnson, and heed his advice, on Navy contracts in Texas. By February 1940, the project was on the Navy’s preferred list. Brown & Root, a Houston firm, shared the construction contract with another New Deal supporter, Henry Kaiser; the president personally signed the (first) cost plus fixed fee contract June 13, 1940. The Roosevelt campaign in Texas no longer had a shortage of cash.
The MH-53E Sea Dragon is the U.S. Navy‘s premier heavy-lift helicopter, designed to execute critical mine countermeasure and heavy cargo missions. With its powerful three-engine design, the Sea Dragon can operate over long ranges, making it essential for maritime operations. Capable of towing minesweeping equipment and carrying substantial loads, it supports both fleet and shore-based logistics. Known for its durability and versatility, the MH-53E has played a vital role in ensuring safe naval passage and maintaining readiness in challenging environments. Its robust capabilities embody the Navy’s commitment to mission success across the globe. Check out this stunning NAS Corpus Christi HM-15 Art  by – Squadron Posters! Collect all your military travels and tell your story!
Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle! (See our Facebook page HERE)
This is what makes Squadron Posters different–it’s about remembering where you’ve lived and what you’ve seen with a vintage themed travel poster. – Collect your travels and tell your story!
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