384th Services Squadron

• Origins: The 384th Services Squadron traces its roots back to the 384th Bombardment Group, which was activated in December 1942 during World War II. • Cold War Era: The unit was reactivated several times throughout the Cold War, adapting to changing missions and growing Air Force needs. • Ellsworth Air Force Base: The 384th Services Squadron was stationed at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, as part of the 384th Bomb Wing during the late 1980s and early 1990s. • Support Role: The squadron provided essential morale, welfare, recreation, and services support to thousands of military personnel and their families. • Operation Desert Storm: Members of the 384th Services Squadron deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991. • Distinguished Unit Citation: The 384th’s predecessor units earned several honors, including Distinguished Unit Citations during WWII. • Inactivation: After years of service, the 384th Services Squadron was inactivated in the mid-1990s when the 384th Bomb Wing was realigned. • Legacy: The squadron’s lineage and honors are preserved within the Air Force’s organizational history, contributing to current Force Support Squadrons (FSS). • Humanitarian Missions: The squadron supported humanitarian operations, providing food services, lodging, and recreational activities during natural disasters and emergencies. • Unit Motto: The 384th Services Squadron was known for its dedication to the motto: “Service Before Self,” embodying the Air Force core values in daily operations.