40HS began in 1964 as Detachment 5 of 37th ARRS.
In April 1998, the unit was redesignated as the 40th Helicopter Flight, and in October 2005, became 40th Helicopter Squadron.
On June 21st 2010 took flight USAF first-ever all-female helicopter crew : medical technician Senior Airman Malaya Movido; flight engineer Staff Sgt. Michelle Bresson, flight engineer; Capt. Abbe Warren, pilot; and Capt. Katy Tenpenny, co-pilot.
On May 25th, 2014 their UH-1N perform their 400th rescue.
From August 2014 part of 20th Air Force Helicopter Operations Group (20th AF HOG) at FE Warren AFB, Wyoming
In March 2024, the first MH-139A arrived to begin replacement of the UH-1N.
In April 1998, the unit was redesignated as the 40th Helicopter Flight, and in October 2005, became 40th Helicopter Squadron.
On June 21st 2010 took flight USAF first-ever all-female helicopter crew : medical technician Senior Airman Malaya Movido; flight engineer Staff Sgt. Michelle Bresson, flight engineer; Capt. Abbe Warren, pilot; and Capt. Katy Tenpenny, co-pilot.
On May 25th, 2014 their UH-1N perform their 400th rescue.
From August 2014 part of 20th Air Force Helicopter Operations Group (20th AF HOG) at FE Warren AFB, Wyoming
In March 2024, the first MH-139A arrived to begin replacement of the UH-1N.
Sorry ladies, but the first all female Helicopter Crew was at Ellsworth AFB, SD. with 37th ARRS Det 2 in 1985. Capt. Dawn Eiland, Capt. Carol Kilbride, A1C Trish Jones, flight medic, SRA Michelle Degeneffe, Flight Medic, and SRA Dawn Buentello FLight medic. COngrats to this Aircrew for carrying on the tradition of Air rescue at the local base level. Thanks ladies for your service. Hand Salute!!!
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