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MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first security mission

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[…]

US Air Force 40 HS UH-1N Huey conducted aerial gunnery training

A U.S. Air Force (USAF) UH-1N Huey helicopter aircrew assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron (40 HS) conduct aerial gunnery training in Limestone Hills, Montana, November 19, 2025. After 10 years of planning and coordination, the 40 HS conducted their first aerial gunnery training in their very own restricted air space – the first aerial Leer másUS Air Force 40 HS UH-1N Huey conducted aerial gunnery training[…]

A UH‑1N Huey during a joint CASEVAC exercise at Yokota Air Base

Story by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler, 374th Airlift Wing A UH-1N Huey helicopter aircrew from the 459th Airlift Squadron, 374th Medical Group and Naval Hospital Yokosuka collaborated for CASEVAC (casualty evacuation) training at Yokota Air Base. February, 20, 2025. The 459th AS has a working agreement with the 374th MDG to provide emergency airlift support Leer másA UH‑1N Huey during a joint CASEVAC exercise at Yokota Air Base[…]

MH-139 completes first IOT&E in nuclear security operations

Story by 1st Lt. Jacqulyn Noffsinger, 20th Air Force U.S. Aircrew Force. — The 582nd Helicopter Group achieved a major milestone in its modernization efforts as the MH-139 Grey Wolf completed its first Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) flight in support of nuclear security operations on January 28, 2025. The flight, conducted by the Leer másMH-139 completes first IOT&E in nuclear security operations[…]

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

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[…]

NAVAIR FRCE receives the 2024 SECNAV Environmental Award

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The Office of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) recently recognized Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, awarding the command the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Sustainability in the Industrial Installation category. SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams Leer másNAVAIR FRCE receives the 2024 SECNAV Environmental Award[…]

Flying through helicopter history of Air Force 37th HS

Story by Airman 1st Class Sarah Post, 90th Missile Wing F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo – The U.S. Air Force 37th Helicopter Squadron has a long history stretching back to helicopter arrival on F.E. Warren Air Force Base. During the construction of the Minuteman III ICBM system, civilian helicopters were contracted to shuttle working Leer másFlying through helicopter history of Air Force 37th HS[…]

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