History of the Patch

	Minnesota Wing Encampment, 2008 10th Cadet Training Group - Camp Ripley ANGB, MN

The Double-headed Eagle emblem...

Eagles are strong, intelligent and resourceful; as well as a symbol of American patriotism. These are characteristics instilled into all 10th Cadet Training Group personnel.

The Eagle’s left side is Aquamarine, the precious gemstone of a 19th commemoration, and symbolizes the 19th Cadet Training Squadron. 'XIX' on the left side of the small Silver shield is the Roman numeral 19.

The Eagles right side is Emerald, the precious gemstone of a 20th commemoration, and symbolizes the 20th Cadet Training Squadron. 'XX' on the right side of the small Silver shield is the Roman numeral 20.

With the two Squadrons together and the Double-headed Eagle whole, the heads and talons form the shape of an 'X' which is the Roman numeral 10 and represents the Group.

Above the Eagle is the traditional symbol of the Civil Air Patrol, the Red Tri-prop with a White (Silver) Civil Defense Triangle on a Blue background. The Eagle is surrounded by a map of Minnesota.

The Blue, Gold and Red horizontal sections in the field behind the Eagle, as well as the Black edges are from Camp Ripley’s own 175th Readiness Training Instruction (RTI) unit patch. They indicate the 10th CTG’s respect and gratitude for their support of the Minnesota Wing Encampment and the Civil Air Patrol.

The scroll beneath the field identifies the 10th Cadet Training Group, and displays the Silver and Blue colors of Civil Air Patrol’s parent organization, the United States Air Force.

The Double-headed Eagle emblem of the 10th Cadet Training Group was conceived and designed in February 2008 by Major Conrad Peterson of Minnesota Wing Headquarters, and Major Andrew "Ace" Browning of Red Wing Composite Squadron. It was approved and authorized by Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Kilian, Director of Cadet Programs, and Colonel Steven Miller, Minnesota Wing Commander.