550th HS Change of Command

Lt. Col. Sean Abling, right, accepts command of the 550th Helicopter Squadron from Col. Philip Bryant, 582d Helicopter Group commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., June 12, 2025. The mission of the 550 HS is to provide MH-139 "Grey Wolf" helicopter conversion qualification training to aircrew assigned to 582 HG, and the execution of the MH-139 Initial Operation Test and Evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by John A. Turner)

550th HS Change of Command

Published June 16, 2025
By John A. Turner
341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Lt. Col. Sean Abling, right, accepts command of the 550th Helicopter Squadron from Col. Philip Bryant, 582d Helicopter Group commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., June 12, 2025. The mission of the 550 HS is to provide MH-139 "Grey Wolf" helicopter conversion qualification training to aircrew assigned to 582 HG, and the execution of the MH-139 Initial Operation Test and Evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by John A. Turner)