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4-H 2011

Dakoda Kempthorn, 7, holds his group’s wind turbine in front of a fan at the F. E. Warren Youth Center to see how well it works Oct. 5. An attached sensor measures the RPMs. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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4-H 2011

Sa’Nayah Howard, 6, prepares to attach half of a paper cup to a stick to act as blade of a wind turbine during a 4-H project at the youth center Oct. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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4-H 2011

Landon Davis, 7, and Samantha Chernagorec, 7, work together building a model of a wind turbine as part of a 4-H project in the youth center Oct. 5. Club members were taught about wind turbines and then divided into groups to build their own turbines. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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4-H 2011

Raquaiya Saadiq, 6, and Alex Planz, 6, work on a model wind turbine as part of a 4-H project in the youth center Oct. 5. The youth center’s 4-H club took part in the 4-H National Youth Science Day; the theme this year was “Wired for Wind.” (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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4th Quarter Awards

Ninetieth Missile Wing Fourth Quarter Award winners pose for a group photo with Col. Tracey Hayes, 90th MW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Garrou, 90th MW command chief, in the Trail's End Club Jan. 10, 2013, during and award ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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50th Anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Pres. John F. Kennedy visits missileers at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., in March 1962. (Courtesy photo)

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53rd anniversary of Atlas launch rekindles nuclear past

President John F. Kennedy meets with 389th Strategic Missile Wing's Senior Wing Standardization Launch Crew R-07 on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., March 23, 1962. The R-07 crew assisted in the unarmed Atlas 134D missile launch. (Courtesy Photo from JFK Presidential Library)

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53rd anniversary of Atlas launch rekindles nuclear past

President John F. Kennedy watches the launch of an unarmed Atlas 134D intercontinental ballistic missile on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., March 23, 1962. This was the first time a president witnessed a live missile launch. (Photo Courtesy from JFK Presidential Library)

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53rd anniversary of Atlas launch rekindles nuclear past

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

A UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron lands at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025. The Huey is a versatile light-lift utility helicopter designed to support a wide range of missions. Its primary roles include transporting emergency security forces, providing security and surveillance for off-base nuclear weapons convoys, and conducting distinguished visitor airlifts. Beyond these core functions, the Huey is also used for disaster response, search and rescue, medical evacuations, airborne cable inspections, aircrew survival training support, aerial testing and routine transport to missile sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

A UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron and an MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron fly back to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025, after an MH-139 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission. 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 a realistic and operational environment. Three MH-139 IOT&E flights took place during the week of Jan. 27, 2025, demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities. One test evaluated the aircraft’s ability to support a convoy, assessing communication systems and general convoy support operations. The other two tests focused on emergency response, specifically launch facility recapture and recovery - measuring response times from idle to airborne. The helicopters responded to a simulated threat with a full tactical response force loadout and onboard weapons. Congress mandates IOT&E to ensure the aircraft can successfully perform its assigned missions, as well as to provide evidence confirming the MH-139 can seamlessly assume the UH-1N Huey’s mission without any lapse in capability. Once IOT&E is complete, a report will be compiled to inform the 550th Helicopter Squadron and Air Force Global Strike Command of the aircraft’s performance. At that point, AFGSC can formally assign the nuclear security mission to the MH-139, allowing the UH-1N Huey to be retired from duty at Malmstrom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

Senior Airman Collin Childs, 550th Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, performs post-flight checks on an MH-139A Grey Wolf at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025. As an FE, Childs plays a critical role in mission success, managing in-flight systems, monitoring aircraft performance, and assisting the pilots with navigation and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron prepare to land at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025, after an Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission. 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 a realistic and operational environment. Three MH-139 IOT&E flights took place during the week of Jan. 27, 2025, demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities. One test evaluated the aircraft’s ability to support a convoy, assessing communication systems and general convoy support operations. The other two tests focused on emergency response, specifically launch facility recapture and recovery - measuring response times from idle to airborne. The helicopters responded to a simulated threat with a full tactical response force loadout and onboard weapons. Congress mandates IOT&E to ensure the aircraft can successfully perform its assigned missions, as well as to provide evidence confirming the MH-139 can seamlessly assume the UH-1N Huey’s mission without any lapse in capability. Once IOT&E is complete, a report will be compiled to inform the 550th Helicopter Squadron and Air Force Global Strike Command of the aircraft’s performance. At that point, AFGSC can formally assign the nuclear security mission to the MH-139, allowing the UH-1N Huey to be retired from duty at Malmstrom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

Two UH-1N Huey helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron and two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron prepare to land at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025, after an MH-139 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission. 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 a realistic and operational environment. Three MH-139 IOT&E flights took place during the week of Jan. 27, 2025, demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities. One test evaluated the aircraft’s ability to support a convoy, assessing communication systems and general convoy support operations. The other two tests focused on emergency response, specifically launch facility recapture and recovery - measuring response times from idle to airborne. The helicopters responded to a simulated threat with a full tactical response force loadout and onboard weapons. Congress mandates IOT&E to ensure the aircraft can successfully perform its assigned missions, as well as to provide evidence confirming the MH-139 can seamlessly assume the UH-1N Huey’s mission without any lapse in capability. Once IOT&E is complete, a report will be compiled to inform the 550th Helicopter Squadron and Air Force Global Strike Command of the aircraft’s performance. At that point, AFGSC can formally assign the nuclear security mission to the MH-139, allowing the UH-1N Huey to be retired from duty at Malmstrom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

Two UH-1N Huey helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron and an MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron fly back to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025, after an MH-139 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission. 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 a realistic and operational environment. Three MH-139 IOT&E flights took place during the week of Jan. 27, 2025, demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities. One test evaluated the aircraft’s ability to support a convoy, assessing communication systems and general convoy support operations. The other two tests focused on emergency response, specifically launch facility recapture and recovery - measuring response times from idle to airborne. The helicopters responded to a simulated threat with a full tactical response force loadout and onboard weapons. Congress mandates IOT&E to ensure the aircraft can successfully perform its assigned missions, as well as to provide evidence confirming the MH-139 can seamlessly assume the UH-1N Huey’s mission without any lapse in capability. Once IOT&E is complete, a report will be compiled to inform the 550th Helicopter Squadron and Air Force Global Strike Command of the aircraft’s performance. At that point, AFGSC can formally assign the nuclear security mission to the MH-139, allowing the UH-1N Huey to be retired from duty at Malmstrom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

An MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron performs an Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission over Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025. 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 a realistic and operational environment. Three MH-139 IOT&E flights took place during the week of Jan. 27, 2025, demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities. One test evaluated the aircraft’s ability to support a convoy, assessing communication systems and general convoy support operations. The other two tests focused on emergency response, specifically launch facility recapture and recovery - measuring response times from idle to airborne. The helicopters responded to a simulated threat with a full tactical response force loadout and onboard weapons. Congress mandates IOT&E to ensure the aircraft can successfully perform its assigned missions, as well as to provide evidence confirming the MH-139 can seamlessly assume the UH-1N Huey’s mission without any lapse in capability. Once IOT&E is complete, a report will be compiled to inform the 550th Helicopter Squadron and Air Force Global Strike Command of the aircraft’s performance. At that point, AFGSC can formally assign the nuclear security mission to the MH-139, allowing the UH-1N Huey to be retired from duty at Malmstrom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron perform an Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission over Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025. 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 a realistic and operational environment. Three MH-139 IOT&E flights took place during the week of Jan. 27, 2025, demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities. One test evaluated the aircraft’s ability to support a convoy, assessing communication systems and general convoy support operations. The other two tests focused on emergency response, specifically launch facility recapture and recovery - measuring response times from idle to airborne. The helicopters responded to a simulated threat with a full tactical response force loadout and onboard weapons. Congress mandates IOT&E to ensure the aircraft can successfully perform its assigned missions, as well as to provide evidence confirming the MH-139 can seamlessly assume the UH-1N Huey’s mission without any lapse in capability. Once IOT&E is complete, a report will be compiled to inform the 550th Helicopter Squadron and Air Force Global Strike Command of the aircraft’s performance. At that point, AFGSC can formally assign the nuclear security mission to the MH-139, allowing the UH-1N Huey to be retired from duty at Malmstrom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations

An MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron prepares to land at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025, after an Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission. 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 a realistic and operational environment. Three MH-139 IOT&E flights took place during the week of Jan. 27, 2025, demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities. One test evaluated the aircraft’s ability to support a convoy, assessing communication systems and general convoy support operations. The other two tests focused on emergency response, specifically launch facility recapture and recovery - measuring response times from idle to airborne. The helicopters responded to a simulated threat with a full tactical response force loadout and onboard weapons. Congress mandates IOT&E to ensure the aircraft can successfully perform its assigned missions, as well as to provide evidence confirming the MH-139 can seamlessly assume the UH-1N Huey’s mission without any lapse in capability. Once IOT&E is complete, a report will be compiled to inform the 550th Helicopter Squadron and Air Force Global Strike Command of the aircraft’s performance. At that point, AFGSC can formally assign the nuclear security mission to the MH-139, allowing the UH-1N Huey to be retired from duty at Malmstrom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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55th Wing assists Huey

U.S. Air Force UH-1N Iroquois “Huey” is towed from the transient alert hangar by 55th Wing transient alert personnel at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, April 2023. Support from the 55th Wing was critical to the 582nd Helicopter Group’s success during U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 2023. (Courtesy photo by Katie Troyer)

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582 OSS welcomes new commander

Col. Philip Bryant, commander of the 582nd Helicopter Group, and Lt. Col. Cas Smith, incoming commander of the 582nd Operations Support Squadron, pose for a photo while passing the guidon during the 582 OSS change of command ceremony in the 37th Helicopter Squadron hangar on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, June 12, 2023. The ceremony is to signify the transition of authority from Lt. Col Emily Ladd, outgoing commander of the 582 OSS, to Smith. (U. S. Air Force photo by Glenn S. Robertson)

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