RC-135V/W 'Rivet Joint' electronic surveillance aircraft is from the 55th Wing, 38th Reconnaissance Squadron

Stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, this RC-135V/W 'Rivet Joint' electronic surveillance aircraft is from the 55th Wing, 38th Reconnaissance Squadron. Sometimes referred to as 'hogs' due to the extended nose and prominent 'cheeks', the RC-135 is capable of providing indications about the location and intentions of enemy forces as well as warning friendly forces of threatening activity. There are currently 15 RC-135's in service and all are based at Offutt AFB.

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Stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, this RC-135V/W 'Rivet Joint' electronic surveillance aircraft is from the 55th Wing, 38th Reconnaissance Squadron. Sometimes referred to as 'hogs' due to the extended nose and prominent 'cheeks', the RC-135 is capable of providing indications about the location and intentions of enemy forces as well as warning friendly forces of threatening activity. There are currently 15 RC-135's in service and all are based at Offutt AFB.