703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

Clockwise from left, U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, Master Sgt. James Emanuel, reads a pre-flight checklist to Squadron Director of Operations, Lt. Col. Justin McCullough, Squadron Commander, Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, and Special Missions Aviator, Senior Master Sgt. Adam Childers, all with the 703rd Helicopter Squadron, before taking off in a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The flight enabled 908th aircrew members to continue earning proficiency in the aircraft while preparing for the wing’s new mission as the formal training unit for the Grey Wolf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin McCullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, left, and Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, 703rd HS commander, pilot a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The control panel is used to control all aspects of the aircraft's flight, including altitude, heading, and air speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin McCullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, left, and Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, 703rd HS commander, pilot a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter over northern Florida, Feb. 27, 2025. The MH-139A can reach heights of more than 20,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

Commander of the 703rd Helicopter Squadron, Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, buckles into the pilot seat before preparing for takeoff after refueling a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter at a Fixed Base of Operations in Crestview, Florida, Feb. 27, 2025. The Grey Wolf is designed for a three-hour flight or 225 nautical miles, at a cruise speed of 135 knots, without the need to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin McCullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, pilots a MH-139A helicopter at Crestview, Florida, Feb. 27, 2025. The 908th Flying Training Wing is the formal training unit for MH-139A Grey Wolf aircrew members supporting the Air Force Global Strike Command mission of nuclear security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Lt. Col. Justin McCullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, prepares for takeoff in a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter at a Fixed Base of Operations in Crestview, Florida, Feb. 27, 2025. The flight was part of a continuation training sortie in the new helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Mccullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, background left, and Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, 703rd HS commander, pilot a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter over southern Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The Grey Wolf offers an increased cruising speed, range, and payload capacity compared to its predecessor, the UH-1N Huey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Mccullough, 703rd Helicopter Squadron director of operations, middle, and Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, 703rd HS commander, right, pilot a MH-139A helicopter as 703rd HS Special Missions Aviator, Master Sgt. James Emanuel, communicates with passengers over southern Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The flight enabled 908th aircrew members to continue earning proficiency in the aircraft while preparing for the wing’s new mission as the formal training unit for the Grey Wolf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator Master Sgt. James Emanuel demonstrates the use of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter’s Forward-Looking Infrared camera to Special Missions Aviator Senior Master Sgt. Adam Childers, both from the 703rd Helicopter Squadron over southern Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The Grey Wolf is equipped with modern technology, such as the FLIR, enhancing situational awareness and mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force 703rd Helicopter Squadron Special Missions Aviator, Senior Master Sgt. Adam Childers, scans an unimproved area used for training for rotary wing aircraft as a MH-139A helicopter prepares to land at helicopter landing zone 118, in southern Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. The purpose of an HLZ is to serve as a designated, safe area for aircraft to land and take off, ensuring a controlled and secure process for both the aircraft and ground personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Derek Shehee, 703rd Helicopter Squadron commander, right, and Lt. Col. Justin Mccullough, 703rd HS director of operations, prepare to land a MH-139A helicopter at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2025. Following the arrival of the Grey Wolf to the flight line, 908th maintenance members conduct a post-flight evaluation of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

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The 908th Flying Training Wing's aircrew members continue earning proficiency in the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter while preparing for the wing's new mission as the formal training unit for the U.S. Air Force's newest rotary wing aircraft. The Grey Wolf is slated to replace the UH-1N Huey.