F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Air Force marked a significant milestone in national nuclear defense infrastructure with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 14, 2026, for the new 37th Helicopter Squadron and 90th Missile Security Operations Squadron Tactical Response Force building.
The project utilizes modern military construction to house both the 37th Helicopter Squadron and the 90th Missile Security Operations Squadron Tactical Response Force. Opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 14, 2026, the building serves as the new home for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter, providing Airmen with the space and technology needed to train, maintain aircraft, and respond whenever called upon.
The USACE Omaha District was at the forefront of the effort in creating partnerships — working alongside the 90th Missile Wing, Air Force Global Strike Command, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, and industry partners to bring the project to life. This included providing engineering expertise, construction oversight and coordination for the massive project.
“The MH-139 Grey Wolf represents the future of security and support operations for America's intercontinental ballistic missile enterprise,” said Lt. Col. Elijah McMahan, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District deputy commander, West.
The structure’s purpose extends far beyond simply storing aircraft.
“This is not a helicopter hangar — this is a helicopter and tactical response force operations building. It is for the entire nuclear security enterprise,” said Col. Bryant Bevan, 582nd Helicopter Group commander. “This is a symbol of the beginning of what we are going to do in the nuclear security enterprise.”
For decades, the strategic deterrence mission has relied on legacy airframes. The transition to the Grey Wolf, paired with this modern facility, marks a critical shift in capabilities for the joint force.
“While the Vietnam-era aircraft has served us for well over half a century, now you’re going to start hearing a new sound of freedom coming from the Grey Wolf,” Bevan added. “It's going to be the sound of lethality through modernization, powered by Airmen.”
To ensure the successful implementation of the project, professionals from the Omaha District’s F.E. Warren Resident Office remained committed to solving problems and ensuring quality control throughout the entire construction process.
According to McMahan, the utilization of these strong partnerships was essential to overcoming challenges and delivering the project.
“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers often says we deliver engineering solutions for our nation's toughest challenges,” McMahan said. “Today is another example of that promise in action. We are proud to have partnered with the Air Force to deliver a facility that strengthens readiness, supports the warfighter, and reinforces our nation's strategic deterrent.”