History of the Patch

	CA-188 San Francisco Bay Group 2 Version 1, March 2008

1. Shape. Standard Air Force-styled shield, consistent with group level (and above) organizations.

2. Scroll Text. "San Francisco Bay Group 2" is the name of the organization for which the insignia stands.

3. 9-pointed Star. The single star represents Group 2 with 9 points representing the 9 squadrons therein. NOTE: This insignia’s star may either remain at 9 points - with respect to the insignia’s historical "original" squadron tally - or flex to reflect a current number of squadrons, per the group commander’s approval. All versions, however, could be honored indefinitely, so as to alleviate financial burdens associated with the recreation of new insignia.

4. Shield. The insignia’s shield is comprised of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, superimposed upon a serrated sky and fog background.

5. Primary Colors. Ultramarine Blue (RGB: 0, 81, 137, HTML: 005189). White (RGB: 255, 255, 255, HTML: ffffff), Firebrick Red (RGB: 255, 174, 106, HTML: b22222), Dark Firebrick Red (RGB: 255, 196, 43, HTML: 4b0a0a) and Gold (RGB: 30, 255, 154, HTML: ffc835).


The patch was designed by Group 2 Headquarters Deputy Commander, Maj Michael "Monty" Montgomery, and approved on March 21, 2008 by Group 2 Headquarters Commander, Maj Kevin J McDowell. The design was authorized by California Wing Commander, Col Kenneth W Parris.

Information provided by:
Major Michael S Montgomery Jr, CAP
Deputy Commander, Group 2 Headquarters