History of the Patch

	NY-153 Suffolk Cadet Squadron 7 "Lucky Seven" Version 3, 2008

Our squadron patch - a Tomcat with 3 tails and a web belt with canteen leaning on an aircraft in a nonchalant way - has many meanings. The Tomcat character is also a play on the Grumman-Long Island relationship, and specifically the F-14 Tomcat "Anytime, Baby" patch.

The number at the top is our National Squadron number. The first 2 digits (31) represents New York state (not necessarily the 31st. State - either in CAP or the U.S.) The last three digits (153) designates our particular Squadron within NY state.

The Tomcat is relaxed but eager - ready at a moments notice (he's wearing his gear) to go into action to locate and save people in need of help. He stands beside his Cessna ready to take off and fly low and slow looking for lost aircraft and people.

He has three tails. These represent the three services of the U.S. Civil Air Patrol; Emergency Services, Aerospace and the Cadet Program which he takes care of when not busy saving lives.

Lucky 7 has several meanings. We have a perfect safety record, a large, air conditioned meeting area, a great group of volunteers and we're good at what we do. How much luckier can you get!

Information provided by:
1st Lt Robert Litzke, Commander
Suffolk Cadet Squadron VII
April 13, 2009