History of the Patch

MN-094
St Cloud Senior Squadron
2008 Commemorative
Version 1


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Embroidery on a navy blue ball cap The St Cloud Senior Squadron's emblem was designed by Major Earl W Burress, Jr, in 1997 and was authorized for use as a pocket patch by Minnesota Wing Commander, Colonel Kevin Slywinski. However, the emblem authorized as a pocket patch was only embroidered on baseball caps and polo shirts until the unit merged with MN-116 North Star Cadet Squadron in 2007. A year following the unit's dispersal and over a decade after the patch's authorization, Major Burress had a very limited number of the patches (around 20) manufactured in May 2008 in commemoration of the unit's history.

  • The stylized formation of aircraft symbolized the Aerospace Education Mission, the Cessna aircraft represented the Emergency Services Mission, and the Torch represented the Cadet leadership mission.


  • The three bladed prop and disk represented the organizations heritage with the Civil Defense organizations during World War II.


  • The dark blue represented the night sky and the light blue represented the day sky, demonstrating the unit's willingness to execute the mission around the clock.


  • The thirteen stars represented the underlying commitment to the nation that all CAP members demonstrate by participating in the organization.


    • Information provided by:
    Maj Earl W Burress Jr
    January 25, 2008

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