Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, offers remarks during an arrival ceremony for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Grey Wolf will support nuclear security and continuity of government operations with its increased speed, range, life and endurance while also meeting missile field security requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

Col. Philip Bryant, 582nd Helicopter Group commander, announces the arrival of the first MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter to the 341st Missile Wing during a ceremony March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Grey Wolf will phase out the aging UH-1N Huey helicopter fleet at the 341st Missile Wing and other units within Air Force Global Strike Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

Airman 1st Class Terrance Faulk, 341st Missile Wing Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, stands ready to present the colors during a ceremony March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The ceremony announced the first MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter to arrive on station at the 341 MW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

Airmen assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron stand for a group photo in front of a UH-1N Huey helicopter following an arrival ceremony for the MH-139A Grey Wolf March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Huey, a Vietnam-era aircraft, has served Malmstrom AFB for five decades and will be phased out by the Grey Wolf within the next ten years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

Lt. Col. Tyler Williams, 550th Helicopter Squadron commander, addresses an audience during an arrival ceremony March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom AFB, Mont. Williams described the Grey Wolf as a giant leap in capability, performance, and speed over the UH-1N Huey, which will be phased out by the Grey Wolf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

(From left to right) Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, Jon Tester, Montana state senator, Kathleen Jolivette, vice president and general manager of Boeing Vertical Lift, Col. Philip Bryant, 582nd Helicopter Group commander, and Lt. Col. Tyler Williams, 550th Helicopter Squadron commander, stand in front of an MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter following its arrival ceremony March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The first Grey Wolf assigned to the 341st Missile Wing arrived on station March 5, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, offers remarks during an arrival ceremony for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Grey Wolf will support nuclear security and continuity of government operations with its increased speed, range, life and endurance while also meeting missile field security requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

Ceremonial guardsmen with the 341st Missile Wing Honor Guard stand ready to present the colors during a ceremony March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. More than 100 guests attended the ceremony to commemorate the official arrival of the first MH-139A Grey Wolf, which will replace the UH-1N Huey helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

An MH-139A Grey Wolf is displayed in a hangar March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Grey Wolf, which will replace Malmstrom AFB’s fleet of Vietnam-era UH-1N Hueys, provides the ability to cruise 50% faster and farther than the Huey, while also having a 30% larger cabin and capability to lift 5,000 pounds more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

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Malmstrom celebrates arrival of its first Grey Wolf helicopter

Published March 9, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Elora McCutcheon
341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, offers remarks during an arrival ceremony for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter March 9, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Grey Wolf will support nuclear security and continuity of government operations with its increased speed, range, life and endurance while also meeting missile field security requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)