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    550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A initial operational tests and evaluations [Image 12 of 15]

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

    MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, MONTANA, UNITED STATES

    01.30.2025

    Photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers 

    341st Missile Wing

    A tactical response force Airman assigned to the 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron covers his team during an MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter initial operational test and evaluation exercise at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025. The exercise simulated a nuclear launch facility recapture and recovery mission, testing the Grey Wolf’s capability to insert and extract tactical response force Airmen while ensuring seamless air-to-ground communication. Concurrently, Defenders from the weapons and tactics department assessed the TRF teams' performance.
    The scenario unfolded with TRF and Grey Wolf alert forces receiving a simulated emergency notification from a launch facility. Upon arrival, Grey Wolf crews executed multiple flyovers to assess the situation before landing at a secure distance to deploy TRF teams. The aircraft then returned to the air, providing overwatch as TRF teams engaged the simulated enemy. Utilizing their shoot, move and communication tactics, the teams neutralized the threat and successfully regained control of the launch facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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    Date Taken: 01.30.2025
    Date Posted: 02.05.2025 17:39
    Photo ID: 8858143
    VIRIN: 250130-F-VS152-1008
    Resolution: 4453x2966
    Size: 867.62 KB
    Location: MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, MONTANA, US

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