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Aug. 15, 2025
582nd HG completes MH-139 Initial Operational Test & Evaluation

The 582nd Helicopter Group completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation for the MH-139A Grey Wolf on June 27, marking a major milestone in Twentieth Air Force’s efforts to modernize its helicopter fleet in support of nuclear security operations.
Feb. 21, 2025
MH-139 completes first IOT&E flight, advancing nuclear security operations

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 flight in support of nuclear security operations on January 28, 2025.
Dec. 10, 2024
Legacy Renewed: Activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron

Maxwell AFB marked a historic moment on Dec. 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. Presiding official for the activation ceremony and assumption of command, Col. Lane Cook, commander of the 58th Operations Group, took a few minutes to discuss the importance of the ceremony.
Nov. 22, 2024
UH-1N Accident Investigation Board report released

AFGSC announced the results of its accident investigation today into the Aug. 30, 2023, crash of a UH-1N helicopter at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming. All three crew members were able to exit the aircraft with non-serious injuries.
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,
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
March 15, 2024
Fueling the fleet: 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron keeps Minot AFB helicopters in the air

Airmen assigned to the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 54th Helicopter Squadron refuel a UH-1N Iroquois at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 7, 2024. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support a wide variety of missions, including 91st Missile Wing convoy operations.
Dec. 11, 2023
Santa Takes Flight With 54th Helicopter Squadron

Santa Claus and his elf flew over Minot Air Force Base and Minot, N.D. to wave at kids and members of Team Minot.
Dec. 14, 2021
Cables team gets a lift to inspect missile field

The 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron Hardened Intersite Cabling System (HICS) team completed an inspection in the missile field earlier this month with some help from the 37th Helicopter Squadron stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.
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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