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.

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

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