Hawaii Wing

The Pineapple

During the mid-1520s, a Spanish Ship pilot named Don Francisco de Paula Marin a trusted advisor to King Kamehameha the Great was recorded as bringing pineapples to Hawai?i be be grown in the rich volcanic lands for commercial purposes. Marin became an interpreter for the King and assisted in acquiring western weapons for Kamehameha’s attack on Oahu. For his service, he was given land in Honolulu near Pearl Harbor. He acquired various seeds and plants from the Spanish in California and from English trading vessels.

Our journey began on January 18, 1947, when we were initially called the 49th wing. Over time, we evolved into the Hawai?i Wing and are honored to represent our state's heritage as a pineapple plantation hub during the late 1880s. Our emblem, the flying pineapple, symbolizes our commitment to serving our community with integrity and excellence through three important missions: emergency service, cadet programs, and aerospace education.

Civil Air Patrol Roundel

The shield displays the roundel used during World War II by Civil Air Patrol, to represent the organization. This roundel was also on the original Hawaii Wing patch and serves as a historical tie. It’s placement under the flying pineapple within a red field of the shield provides aesthetic balance in the shield with the other symbols.

Coloration - The shield comprises six colors, and all are matched to the Civil Air Patrol colors per CAPR 900-2. Their meanings on the emblem are:

Symbol Blue - The background color of the shield represents our location in the Pacific Ocean which is a deep blue and represents serenity, stability, inspiration, and wisdom, which exemplifies our relationship and support for the branch we are affiliated with as an auxiliary unit of the United States Air Force.

Air Force Yellow - Surrounds the shield and is the main color of the pineapple represents the color of excellences, creativity, enthusiam, confiences, and postivity that corresponds with our three missions of cadet programs, aerospace education, and emergency services.

White - represents purity, goodness, hope, and perfection to promote mindedness and reflection in how we continue to promote the good we do for our members and our community.

Scarlet Red- represents the color of passion and energy which draws strength to the attention, motivation, courage, and desire that embodies our core values of intergrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect.

NOTE: The original design [above-left] of Hawaii Wing's second emblem was approved at the wing-level in June 2023. A revision [above-right] was reviewed by the Heraldry Department at National Headquarters and the National Uniform Committee (NUC). The final design [top-right] was authorized by the National Commander, Maj Gen Regina Aye, in the summer of 2025.

Information provided by:
Hawaii Wing
June 2023

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HI-043 Lyman Field Composite Squadron

COLORS: Gold was used as the border around the patch, island and lightning bolt, symbolizing 'Honor' in all we do. Red (Courage), White (Integrity), and Blue (Loyalty) was used to symbolize patriotism for the United States and Civil Air Patrol.

SEMPER VIGILANS: 'Always Vigilant' is the CAP motto.

PCR-HI043: Squadron Unit ID (Pacific Coast Region, Hawaii, Squadron 043).

HILO: Name of city where squadron is located, also symbolized with a small red star on the white island of Hawaii.

WHITE ISLAND: In a blue ocean is Hawaii Island - otherwise known as the 'Big Island' in the chain of islands comprising the State of Hawaii.

Split field with LIGHTNING BOLT: Symbolizes quick 24-HR response, on the ground and in the air.

THREE WHITE STARS: Symbolizing the three primary missions of Civil Air Patrol: Aerospace Education, Emergency Services, and Cadet Programs.

RED PROPELLER on WHITE TRIANGLE in BLUE CIRCLE: Modified CAP emblem.

Scroll with LYMAN FIELD COMPOSITE SQUADRON: Squadron name.

The patch design was created by Cadet Owen Cooper and Mr Paul Cooper.

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HI-057 Maui Composite Squadron

"The original patch was designed back in 1975 by 2d Lt Norman Eckart of the Maui Composite Squadron. It was redone by me back in 2006 with some change but keeping the basic design. The change was brought upon by the nationwide unit charter number change. Unit used to be 51057 (51st wing, unit 057) and was changed to PCR-HI-Q57."

Information provided by:
Lt Col Randal Leval, Commander, Maui Comp Sq
July 29, 2010

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HI-075 West O'ahu Composite Squadron

The West O'ahu Composite Squadron Unit Patch and its' design displays the historical background of the different family groups of Cadets and Senior Members, within the West O'ahu Composite Squadron.

First; set as the background, the American Flag is a symbol of our Nation's Strength and Unity. It is also source of Pride and Inspiration for all people.

Next, is the designed Wood Carvings from Hawaiian Mythology, legendarily known as "TIKI". These carvings were done for; Good Luck, Protection, Fertility, Abundance, Strength, Power, Love and other strong Family Values. They also represent the History of Life Present through the Family, of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

Finally, in bedded into the design, is the Japanese Flag, whose center contains a Red Circle, representing the Sun and is called "HINOMARU", meaning "CIRCLE OF THE SUN", sometimes called the "RISING SUN".

The West O'ahu Composite Squadron Patch design symbolizes our Nation's Strength and Unity; representing Family Values of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow; standing strong to the challenge, with the Rising Sun of each day; building a source of Pride and Inspiration for the Cadets and Senior Members of Civil Air Patrol, West O'ahu Composite Squadron.

Information provided by:
West O'ahu Composite Squadron
2010

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