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MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first security mission

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by John Turner, U.S. Air Force MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. (AFNS). — Two MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational mission Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Air Force Global Strike Command’s nuclear security operations. The MH-139s shepherded a column Leer másMH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first security mission[…]

Kentucky National Guard evacuate 296 people stranded by floods

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Dale Green, 123rd Airlift Wing LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AFNS) —  Airmen and Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard evacuated 296 residents from two housing complexes surrounded by floods in Martin County, Kentucky, Feb. 17, 2025. The service members, including Airmen from the Kentucky Air Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron at the 123rd Airlift Wing, airlifted the residents Leer másKentucky National Guard evacuate 296 people stranded by floods[…]

California Air Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing upgrades to HH-60W

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Senior Airman Serena Smith, 129tg Rescue Wing MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, California.— The U.S. Air Force 129th Rescue Wing is replacing the HH-60G Pave Hawk with six newer HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters. The first two rescue helicopters arrived this month and the wing plans to receive the next four by the Leer másCalifornia Air Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing upgrades to HH-60W[…]

550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A Grey Wolf IOT&E

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Malmstrom Air Force Base. Montana. — The U.S. Air Force 550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter Initial Operational Tests and Evaluation (IOT&E). IOT&E is a critical phase in the development and fielding of new military systems. It’s a rigorous testing and evaluation process that assesses the system’s operational effectiveness, suitability and survivability in Leer más550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A Grey Wolf IOT&E[…]

33rd Rescue Generation Squadron activates at Kadena AFB

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer, 18th Wing KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – The 18th Wing held the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron activation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, January 24, 2025. The activation of the 33rd RGS will separate the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit from the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to create a new Leer más33rd Rescue Generation Squadron activates at Kadena AFB[…]

IAST enhances MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter aircrews readiness

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Senior Airman Erica Webster, 908th Flying Training Wing Aircrew training at Maxwell Air Force Base took a step forward with their inaugural session on the IAST (Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer), a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance readiness and efficiency for MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter crews. The IAST is part of a broader effort Leer másIAST enhances MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter aircrews readiness[…]

129th Rescue Wing HH-60G medevac fisherman 400 nm off San Diego

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Senior Airman Kevin Nious, 129th Rescue Wing MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. — A 129th Rescue Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter aircrew medevac a 79-year-old fisherman (USAF veteran) approximately 400 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego, California. November 8, 2024. The patient was on a chartered fishing trip Thursday morning Leer más129th Rescue Wing HH-60G medevac fisherman 400 nm off San Diego[…]

AW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews

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Story by Senior Airman Matthew John Braman, 316th Wing JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, 2024, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities. As a mission partner at Joint Base Andrews, NEST is a specialized unit under the Leer másAW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews[…]

20th anniversary of the rescue of CH-47D Sky King 64 aircrew

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23rd Wing MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — On April 16, 2004, the 41st Rescue Squadron and Pararescuemen from the 38th Rescue Squadron fought bad weather and faced enemy surface-to-air threats to save the lives of five U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook «Sky King 64» aircrew who had crashed in a sandstorm on the desert plains Leer más20th anniversary of the rescue of CH-47D Sky King 64 aircrew[…]

Air Force 82nd ERQS participates in Exercise Bull Shark 24-2

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Story by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson, 406th Air Expeditionary Wing U.S. Air Force 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron collaborated with other U.S. forces, Djiboutian military forces and additional partners during Exercise Bull Shark 24-2 on May 5-6, 2024, on and off the coast of Djibouti. During the semi-annual exercise, which focuses on strengthening partnerships and reinforcing Leer másAir Force 82nd ERQS participates in Exercise Bull Shark 24-2[…]

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