History of the Patch

	NC-007 Fayetteville Composite Squadron Version 1 (submitted by Lt Col Brian Berry)

"I was based at nearby Pope AFB, next to Ft. Bragg, and was a member of the unit from roughly 1987-1990. While I was there, we talked about our unit's history, which purportedly went back to the WWII 'sub-chasing' days, but we didn't seem to have a unit patch. As I recall, two active members, Ricky Martin and Brenda Pickering worked to get designs for a patch and have some sewn up. Due to our '007 unit desingnation, my original design included a martini glass with the Pig-Latin 'Akinsha Otna Irredsta' motto, but for some reason, it didn't win out! :-) My other suggested motto 'Oh, James...!' didn't go over well, either, but my third motto suggestion 'Nobody Does It Better' (From 'The Spy Who Loved Me') was a hit. With the added depiction of the Fayetteville Market House, our design came together. We wore the patch proudly on our Fatigues and Jungle Fatigues, but I can't say whether it was ever officially 'sanctioned' by NCWG or NHQ. I'd say the patch was circa 1988."

Information provided by:
Brian Berry, Lt Col, CAP
Commander, Sandy Springs Cadet Squadron (GA-045)
March 2007