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Oct. 23, 2024
Global Strike Deputy Commander takes first flight in Grey Wolf while visiting 908th

The Deputy Commander for U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, Lt. Gen. Michael Lutton, visited the 908th Flying Training Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 5, 2024.The 908th FTW is in the middle of transitioning to become the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter,
Oct. 8, 2024
Kirtland's 58 SOW Members Step Up for Hurricane Relief Efforts in Valdosta

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, volunteers from the 23rd FTS, operating under Kirtland AFB’s 58th SOW, demonstrated their unwavering commitment to service. The squadron came together to assist in disaster relief efforts in Valdosta, Ga., contributing their time, resources, and skills to help the
Sept. 4, 2024
USecAF, DAF senior leaders and congressional staff delegation visit Malmstrom AFB

Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, various DAF senior leaders, and a Congressional staff delegation visited Malmstrom AFB, Aug. 28-29. The purpose of their visit was to better understand the 341st Missile Wing’s current mission and operations and to emphasize the strategic importance
April 3, 2024
908th Airlift Wing receives their first MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter since becoming first MH-139A formal training unit

The 908th Airlift Wing has assigned aircraft for the first time in more than 23 months, or 726 days to be exact, as the first of the wing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, April 3, 2024.The wing’s last aircraft, a C-130 Hercules, departed Maxwell April 8,
April 12, 2023
MH-139A Grey Wolf makes first snow landing

The 413th Flight Test Squadron's MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter austere landing testing culminates with snowy conditions in Montana.
Nov. 20, 2020
Maxwell AFB selected as location for MH-139 FTU

The MH-139 FTU’s mission is to train pilots in providing security and support for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile fields spanning Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska. The MH-139 mission will replace the mission of the Air Force Reserve’s 908th Airlift Wing’s aging
Jan. 3, 2020
Air Force Global Strike Command year in review: 2019

Whether it was 24/7 ICBM alert operations ensuring the cornerstone of national security, Bomber Task Force deployments showcasing long-range strike capabilities, strong community support or the efforts of Airmen around the command, 2019 was a year filled with innovation, firsts, new records and
Dec. 6, 2019
AFGSC establishes new detachment for MH-139 testing

Air Force Global Strike Command will stand up Detachment 7 later this month at Duke Field, Florida, to support testing and evaluation of the command’s new MH-139A helicopter. The MH-139A is the first service-unique helicopter acquired by the Air Force and the first aircraft ever acquired by AFGSC.

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