History
The 38th conducted search, rescue, and recovery in Japan and adjacent waters from 1952–1957 including supporting operations in Korea and adjacent waters from 1952–1953. It operated 14 search and rescue detachments in Vietnam and Thailand from, 1965–1971. The squadron provided light-lift helicopter operations east of the Mississippi River from 1978–1980. It also flew rescue helicopter operations in South Korea and adjacent waters from 1981–1995.
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