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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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582 OSS welcomes new commander

Col. John Beurer, commander of the 582nd Helicopter Group, and Lt. Col. Emily Ladd, 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 building on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Dec. 21, 2021. The ceremony is to signify the transition of authority from Lt. Col Andrew Billhartz, outgoing commander of the 582 OSS, to Ladd. (U. S. Air Force photo by Glenn S. Robertson)
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582nd Helicopter Group activated, makes history

Maj. Gen. Jack Weinstein, Task Force 214 and 20th Air Force commander, unfurls the guidon of the 582nd Helicopter Group during an activation and assumption of command ceremony March 27, 2015, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The new group, comprised of the three helicopter squadrons under 20th AF and the newly established 582nd Operations Support Squadron, was formed to improve mission effectiveness and standardize helicopter operations throughout the 20th AF. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez/Released)
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582nd Helicopter Group activated, makes history

Maj. Gen. Jack Weinstein, Task Force 214 and 20th Air Force commander, presents the guidon of the 582nd Helicopter Group to Col. Dave Smith during the assumption of command ceremony March 27, 2015, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The new group, comprised of the three helicopter squadrons under 20th AF and the newly established 582nd Operations Support Squadron, was formed to improve mission effectiveness and standardize helicopter operations throughout the 20th AF. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez/Released)
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582nd Helicopter Group activated, makes history

Col. Dave Smith, 582nd Helicopter Group commander, hands the guidon of the newly established 582nd Operations Support Squadron to Lt. Col. James Blanchard during the squadron’s assumption of command ceremony March 27, 2015, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Detachments from the 582nd OSS will be established at the three missile bases under 20th to provide maintenance and support for the groups’ squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez/Released)
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582nd Helicopter Group welcomes new commander

Col. Philip Bryant, commander of the 582nd Helicopter Group, salutes Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton, commander of the 20th Air Force, during the 582 HG change of command ceremony in the helicopter squadron hangar on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, May 5, 2023. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. John Beurer to Bryant. (U. S. Air Force photo by Airman Sarah Post)
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582nd Helicopter Group welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton, commander of 20th Air Force, pins a Legion of Merit medal to Col. John Beurer, outgoing commander of the 582nd Helicopter Group during the 582 HG change of command ceremony in the helicopter squadron hangar on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, May 5, 2023. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Beurer to Col. Philip Bryant. (U. S. Air Force photo by Airman Sarah Post)
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582nd Helicopter Group welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton, commander of 20th Air Force, passes the guidon to Col. Philip Bryant, commander of the 582nd Helicopter Group, during the 582 HG change of command ceremony in the helicopter squadron hangar on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, May 5, 2023. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. John Beurer to Bryant.. (U. S. Air Force photo by Robert J. Hill)
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582nd HG welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Anthony Cotton, 20th Air Force and Task Force 214 commander, passes the guidon to Col. Joshua Bowman, 582nd Helicopter Group commander, during the 582nd HG change-of-command ceremony at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., June 13, 2017. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. David Smith. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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582nd HG welcomes new commander

Major Gen. Fred Stoss, 20th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jerry Crigger, 582nd Helicopter Group incoming commander, during the 582nd HG change of command ceremony June 28, 2019, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Joshua Bowman to Crigger. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbigayle Williams)
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582nd HG welcomes new commander

Major Gen. Fred Stoss, 20th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Joshua Bowman, 582nd Helicopter Group outgoing commander, during the 582nd HG change of command ceremony June 28, 2019, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Bowman to Col. Jerry Crigger. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbigayle Williams)
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582nd OSS welcomes new commander

Col. Joshua Bowman, 582nd Helicopter Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Todd Springer, 582nd Operations Support Squadron commander, during the 582nd OSS change of command ceremony at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., June 14, 2018. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Lt. Col. Christopher Roness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Carter)
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5k run

Josh Gonzales leads a 5k run at the half-way point May 24. Runners had to deal with a cold, 17 mph wind during the run, co-sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center and the chapel’s Airman Ministry Center. Gonzales finished the run second to Capt. Bryant Bevan, 90th Missile Wing. Alison Morrell, HAWC exercise physiologist, said there are plans to make the run a monthly event throughout the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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620th CoC Caption

Col. Scott Fox, 20th Air Force vice commander, passes the 620th Ground Combat Training Squadron guidon to Capt. Clifford Piernick as he assumes command of the squadron during a change of command ceremony in Guernsey, Wyo., May 20, 2014. The 620th GCTS, part of the 20th Air Force, trains missile wing security forces in the protection and safe keeping of the nation’s ICBM resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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625th STOS maintains strategic watch

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ericka Pauly, 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, shuts down the Strategic Automated Command Control System subnet communication processor at their headquarters facility on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct. 3, 2014. The 625th STOS offers various airborne and ground-based capabilities, including intercontinental ballistic missile targeting nuclear command, control and communication and an aerial ICBM launch capability, which enhances the strategic deterrence of the U.S. nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Charles Haymond)
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625th STOS maintains strategic watch

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cory Kuehn, with the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, reads his technical order booklet in front of the Airborne Launch Control System procedures trainer on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct. 3, 2014. The ALCS allows the operators to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles while airborne on a specialized Navy’s E-6B aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Charles Haymond)
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625th STOS maintains strategic watch

Team Members from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron runs out of John F. Campisi alert dining facility during a simulated alert call on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct 3. The 625th STOS offers various airborne capabilities which enhance the strategic deterrence of the U.S. nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Charles Haymond)
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65th AF anniversary

Maj. Gen. Michael J. Carey, 20th Air Force commander, speaks during the Air Force 65th Anniversary Banquet hosted by the Wyoming Cowboy Chapter of the AFA and 90th Missile Wing Oct. 26 at the Holiday Inn banquet hall. Carey was the evenings keynote speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Bilden)
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