History of the Patch

	CA-292 Los Angeles Cadet Squadron 138 Version 1a, partially embrodered blue rocker

Description
Azure, on an argent wing-horse rampant, before a lightning bolt dexter, an argent star in canton.

Explanation
At the center is Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, who is believed to have flown up to heaven and taken his place among the stars. The winged horse is also a synthesis of a white mustang, representing Salesian High School, the original home of Salesian Cadet Squadron 138, with the wings of an eagle, symbolic of Eagle Senior Squadron 24, thus visually representing the merger of these two units in January 1980. The lightning bolt connotes power and swiftness. The star in the upper left symbolizes our high goals and aspirations. The colors are also symbolically important. Blue, the color of the sky, represents resolution and determination. The color white represents faith and purity. Yellow denotes honor and loyalty. And the color red stands for courage. The whole visually reflects and restates the squadron's Laten motto "Ad Astra Per Aspera" - translated into English as "to the stars through adversities." The motto was suggested by 1st Lt Karen Lyon and selected for use by members of the squadron in March 1980.

The squadron emblem was designed by then C/TSgt Oscar Garcia and selected by members of the squadron in March 1980. It was approved for use by the California Wing Commander on November 28, 1980.

Information provided by:
Los Angeles Cadet Squadron 138