History of the Patch

	MN-061 Group Two Headquarters Version 1, May 2008

The shield shape of the emblem represents the traditional shape as is required for Air Force unit levels of Group and higher.

The blue background of the shield has a dual meaning. It represents the sky, which was the primary theater of operations when Civil Air Patrol was established. It also signifies that all five units of Group Two are flying units and have aircraft assigned.

Within the field of the blue is the white map outline of the State of Minnesota, symbolizing the Wing we are part of.

Within the map outline of the state are stars that are aligned in a 'V' that represent each Squadron that is a part of Group Two. Those units are Anoka, Crow Wing, Hutchinson, St. Cloud and Wesota Squadrons.

There is a significant meaning of unity between the Squadrons symbolized by the stars. There are five stars and five Squadrons. The alignment of the stars in a 'V' represents the Roman numeral of five. Each of the stars has five points. These five Squadrons are brought together to become one, the Group. The 'V' alignment also is a symbol for victory. This victory is that over times of adversity, thus a Group Motto has been developed. The Group Motto is as follows: "Continuous Improvement through Goal Setting and Accountability."

The five pointed star symbolizes the five points of the human body. Meaning the Squadron and its accomplishments would not be possible without the members that are a part of it.

The white triangle and red propeller represent the organization we are a part of, Civil Air Patrol, and the three missions. Those missions are Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs and Emergency Services.

The scroll contains the identity of Group Two and represents Group Two Headquarters.

The white of the emblem for the triangle, state map outline, scroll and stars symbolizes the purity of the organization as a whole in all that it does.

The red that outlines the entire emblem and the letters of the scroll is symbolic of strength. Strength is attained through unity when the masses gather as one.

The Group Two emblem also holds historical significance. Parts of the Group Five emblem developed in the early 1970s are incorporated into the new Group Two emblem.

The emblem of Group Two was conceived and designed in May of 2008 by Lieutenant Colonel John Quilling, Group Two Commander; Major Conrad Peterson, Group Two Deputy Commander and Major Andrew 'Ace' Browning of Red Wing Composite Squadron. The emblem design was authorized for wear by Minnesota Wing Commander, Colonel Thomas B Theis on May 31, 2008.

Information provided by:
Major Conrad Peterson
Group Two Deputy Commander
May 31, 2008