Cadet Squadron 38
From USAFA Folklore
| Cadet Squadron 38 | |
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| Nickname: | All-Stars |
| Previously known as: | Bandits |
| Year Activated: | 1969 |
| Deactivated: | 1999 |
| Reactivated: | 2006 |
| Squadron Greeting: | |
| Previous Patches: | |
| 1969 - 1971 |
Cadet Squadron 38
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[edit] Patch Heraldry
(Taken from www.usafa.af.mil, which in turn was compiled from P. Michael Sheridan, Squadron Insignia of the United States Air Force Academy)
[edit] Current Patch
The patch, shaped like a shield and outlined in black, has five white stars on a blue background in its upper portion. The nickname "ALL STARS" leaves blue contrails as it flares from the red and white vertical stripes of the lower portion. The blue numeral "38" sits to the upper left of the nickname. The patch resembles the American flag and the Air Force shield and symbolizes the qualities of patriotism, courage and devotion to duty. "ALL STARS" is testimony to the excellence with which each squadron member performs his duties and responsibilities. The five stars stand for the five ideals of the squadron: character, discipline, devotion to duty, excellence and pride.
Despite the official description, it is rumored that the squadron actually changed its name to "All Stars" after being named a "Dodo All-Star" in that publication, on the grounds that the squadron had performed particularly poorly in all areas of cadet life--military, academics and athletics. Cadet lore also holds that the five stars represent the five types of probation that a cadet may be placed on: Academic, Athletic, Honor, Conduct, and Aptitude.
[edit] Previous Patch
[edit] Squadron Murals
| Cadet Units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | First Group | 01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05 · 06 · 07 · 08 · 09 · 10 |
| Second Group | 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 | |
| Third Group | 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 · 25 · 26 · 27 · 28 · 29 · 30 | |
| Fourth Group | 31 · 32 · 33 · 34 · 35 · 36 · 37 · 38 · 39 · 40 | |
| Summer | Basic Cadet Training Group | A · B · C · D · E· F · G · H · I · J |
| Other Summer Units | Comp Gp · CST · GE · Ops Group · SERE | |
