Squadron Patch Symbolism

Columbus Composite Squadron Patch Symbolism

Previous Squadron Emblem                                                  

New Squadron Emblem

Symbolism

The updated squadron patch design incorporates many characteristics of the previous squadron patch but has been updated to follow current Air Force and Civil Air Patrol heraldry guidelines.  The lower portion of the patch is blue to signify our loyalty to CAP, the Air Force, and the United States.  In the field of blue are the United States Air Force wings with a CAP propeller in the center.  The wings represent our roots in the United States Air Force and the propeller represents the Cadet Program.  Combined, they also represent our partnership with the total force.  The upper portion of the patch is gray, representing our humility.  The three red arrows represent our commitment to the three missions of CAP (Cadet Programs, Emergency Services, and Aerospace Education).  The arrows are red to represent valor and our commitment to the emergency services program.  Separating the fields of blue and gray is a lightning bolt with two slashes.  The first slash represents our swiftness when called to action.  The second slash represents our commitment to cyber programs.  The lightning bolt is yellow to represent honor.  Our squadron motto, With Honor We Serve, is in the top scroll, while our squadron name is in the bottom scroll. 

Designers

C/Capt David Reid, C/2d Lt Cayden Smith, Major Matt Rittenhouse (Project Advisor)