Selected September 2018, the Leonardo/Boeing
MH-139 replaced the UH-1N Twin Huey.
The MH-139A is the first service-unique helicopter acquired by the U.S. Air Force and the first aircraft ever acquired by Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).
On December 19, 2019 was the official reception at Duke Field, FL where was unveiled the name
MH-139A Grey Wolf. The Grey Wolf will undergo a final development phase there in order to allow a low-rate initial production decision by September 2021.
Malmstrom AFB 40th HS planned to be first operational unit to receive the new helicopters in 2021/2022.