Unit Spotlight: 37th Helicopter Squadron

Three helicopter crews prepare for take-off July 16 from the 37th Helicopter Squadron. Two of the helicopters performed convoy escort duties while the third performed a routine training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Unit Spotlight: 37th Helicopter Squadron

1st Lt. Carter Vanworth, 37th Helicopter Squadron, checks the rear rotor-blades July 16 during the pre-flight check. Vanworth performed the role of co-pilot in a four-man crew training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Unit Spotlight: 37th Helicopter Squadron

1st Lt. Carter Vanworth, 37th Helicopter Squadron, places his helmet on before taking off July 16. Each helmet is equipped with a head set for communication between each member of the crew as well as back at base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Unit Spotlight: 37th Helicopter Squadron

Maj. Duke Warner, 37th Helicopter Squadron pilot, briefs his crew July 16 before they begin pre-flight checks on their helicopter. The four-man crew performed a routine training mission in southern Wyoming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Unit Spotlight: 37th Helicopter Squadron

Helicopters full of 90th Security Forces Group Tactical Response Force Airmen take off July 16 from the 37th Helicopter Squadron to perform convoy escort duties. The 37th HS and the 90th SFG TRF routinely train together to execute missions in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Unit Spotlight: 37th Helicopter Squadron

Published July 21, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle
90th Missile Wing Public Affairs

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- The 37th Helicopter Squadron contributes to the 90th Missile Wing mission by providing the aerial support. The 37th HS flys UH-1N Iroquois helicopters in support of aeriel surveillance for off-base movments, emergency deployments of security forces and 24-hour coverage of priority airlift of cargo and passangers.

Helicopter crews commonly consist of three core jobs: pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer.