38th Rescue Squadron

38th Rescue Squadron
A 38th Rescue Squadron PJ rescuing a boy during Hurricane Katrina
Active1952–1957; 1965–1971; 1978–1996; 2001–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleSearch and rescue
Direct Action
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQMoody Air Force Base, Georgia
EngagementsKorean War
Vietnam War
Global War on Terrorism[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Presidential Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Presidential Unit Citation (Korea)
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Insignia
38th Rescue Squadron emblem (Approved 2 October 2001)[1]

The 38th Rescue Squadron (38 RQS) is an active United States Air Force Pararescue squadron. Part of the 347th Rescue Group, 23rd Wing, it is stationed at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The squadron flew combat search and rescue missions during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

  1. ^ a b c Dollman, TSG David (19 October 2016). "Factsheet 38 Rescue Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 5 May 2015.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.