38th Reconnaissance Squadron

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38th Reconnaissance Squadron
38th Reconnaissance Squadron RC-135V Rivet Joint electronic intelligence aircraft[note 1]
Active	1941–1946; 1947–1949; 1950–1970; 1979–present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Role	Reconnaissance and Surveillance
Part of	Air Combat Command
Garrison/HQ	Offutt Air Force Base
Motto(s)	Ducimus Ceteri Sequuntur Latin We Lead, Others Follow[1]
Engagements	European Theater of Operations Iraq War Global War on Terrorism[2]
Decorations	Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[2]
Insignia
38th Reconnaissance Squadron emblem (restored and modified 22 February 1994)[2]
38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem (approved 24 May 1957)[1]
38th Pursuit Squadron emblem (approved 3 March 1942)[2]

The 38th Reconnaissance Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is a part of the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. It operates the Boeing RC-135 aircraft conducting reconnaissance missions.

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