The “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 welcomed a new commanding officer during an official change of command ceremony held aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Aug. 5, 2021.
During the ceremony, presided over by Capt. Edward Weiler, Commodore, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, Pacific, Capt. David Ayotte relieved Cmdr. Loren Jacobi as the 46th commanding officer of HSC-3.
