History of the Patch

MN-063
Group Four Headquarters
Version 1, January 2010



Field

  • Colored blue
  • Representative of the United States Air Force.
  • Same color as the field of the Minnesota Wing patch.


    • Borders
  • Colored gold
  • Represents the loyalty and pride of the members of the Group.


    • State Outline
  • Colored red
  • Symbolic of the Group’s presence in a unified Wing from which it derives its existence.


    • State Background
  • Colored gold
  • Symbolic of the Groups commitment to the CAP core values of integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect.
  • Also shares this color with the Minnesota Wing patch; a sign of continuity.


    • Compass Rose
  • Represents the geographical location of the Group within the Wing with the prominent southern compass arrow. Also symbolizes the members’ desire to go where needed.
  • Color green symbolizes the adaptability of the members to the mission at hand.
  • Color blue represents the members’ devotion to completing the mission.


    • Spear
  • Symbolic of the Group authority to act as the representative of the wing commander.
  • Positioned to approximate the northern boundary and geographical location of the Group.


    • Triangle & Tri-prop Emblem
  • Organizational emblem of the Civil Air Patrol.
  • Colors are representative of pride in the United States of America.


    • Scroll and Text
  • Colored white (background) and gold (text)
  • Represents the honor of being the Auxiliary of the USAF.


    • The emblem was designed by Major Jeffrey Bartelt, Group Four Headquarters, and Major Andrew "Ace" Browning, Red Wing Composite Squadron. It was authorized as a wearable patch on January 10, 2010 by Minnesota Wing Commander, Colonel Thomas B Theis.


    Information provided by:
    Major Jeff Bartelt
    Commander, Group Four
    January 8, 2010


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