38th Bombardment Group (38th BG) "Sun Setters"
U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF), 5th Air Force (5th AF)

Background
The 38th Bombardment Group (Medium) was assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF) in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II. The 38th BG was nicknamed "Sun Setters" and comprised of the Headquarters Squadron (HQ), 15th Reconnaissance Squadron (15th RS), 69th Bombardment Squadron (69th BS), 70th Bombardment Squadron (70th BS).

Headquarters Squadron (HQ)
On March 8, 1942 transfers from Brisbane to Ballarat Airfield. On April 30, 1942 transfers to Amberly Field.

15th Reconnaissance Squadron (Medium)
The 15th Reconnaissance Squadron was sent overseas to Australia and became the 405th Bombardment Squadron (Medium).

69th Bombardment Squadron (69th BS)
Assigned to the 38th Bomb Group (38th BG) until February 26, 1943 to 42nd Bombardment Group (42nd BG).

70th Bombardment Squadron (70th BS)
Assigned to the 38th Bombardment Group (38th BG) Jan 15, 1941– February 26, 1943 to 42nd Bombardment Group (42nd BG).

71st Bombardment Squadron (71st BS) "The Wolf Pack"
The 71st Bombardment Squadron (Medium) was nicknamed "The Wolf Pack".

405th Bombardment Squadron (405th BS) "The Green Dragons"
The 405th Bombardment Squadron (405th BS) served in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II.

822nd Bombardment Squadron (822nd BS) "The Black Panthers"
The 822nd Bombardment Squadron (822nd BS) served in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II.

823rd Bombardment Squadron (823rd BS) "The Terrible Tigers"
The 823rd Bombardment Squadron (823rd BS) served in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II.

References
Sun Setters of the Southwest Pacific Area (2011) 38th Bombardment Group definitive group history published by the 38th BG Association
38th Bomb Group Association association website
38th Bomb Group Aviation Artwork by Steve Ferguson
The Ultimate Sacrifice by Steve Ferguson depicts B-25D pilot Maj. Ralph Cheli 405th Bomb Squadron Aug 18, 1943 over Dagua Airfield
One Minute in Hell by Steve Ferguson depicts B-25 "Sleepy Time Gal" 71st Bomb Squadron over Rabaul November 2, 1943
Ordeal at Ormoc by Steve Ferguson depcits B-25s from 822nd Bomb Squadron over Ormoc Bay, Leyte November 10, 1944
Alcohol Busters of Formosa by Steve Ferguson depicts B-25J from 823rd Bomb Squadron over Formosa (Taiwan) May 29, 1945