Oklahoma Wing

"The shield and scroll shape is established by the Air Force for group and higher echelons. A white star serves as a representation of the state of Oklahoma. The Propeller, triangle, and disk pays homage to Civil Air Patrol. The five red stars represent the five civilized tribes of Oklahoma. The laurel wreath sybmolizes the Great Plains."

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Oklahoma Wing
2023

OK-113 Oklahoma City Composite Squadron

History

On the 5th of January, 2010, the Oklahoma City Composite squadron initiated a program to align its standards of heraldry with that of the United States Air Force. In doing so, the previous squadron emblem would be replaced with a new design. The design process look approximately four months of planning and collaboration between both cadets and senior members and an additional two months of artwork renderings until a final design was to be submitted for approval. Final design approval was granted from Oklahoma Wing Headquarters on the 8th of August, 2010.

Symbolism Colors

• Red (Gules): Military strength. in representation of our connection to the USAF.
• White (Argent): Peace and sincerity. As the mascot is white, it represents that we are a non-combat unit. Had the mascot been red, it would have assumed a combative unit distinction.
• Blue (Azure): Loyalty and truth. Representing our loyalty to the missions.
• Gold (Or): Generosity, we are volunteers and are generous in giving our time to commit to the CAP's missions and giving to the community.
• Black (Sable): Constancy. We will always be ready to serve. Consistent in our objectives.

Background

• Configuration: A black and red split chevron. Represents faithfulness to our mission.
• Line: The castle wall looking line known as an "embattled" line represents the walls of a fortress and service to the community.

Foreground

• Mascot: Pegasus - Represents readiness, speed and strength, as well as flight and the combination horse-eagle represents we function on the ground as well as air. Also a common element found in support and search and rescue squadrons in the military.
• Flames: The small flames at the bottom represent our use of powered flight.
• 3 stars: Represent that our squadron is active in all 3 missions of CAP.

Motto

• Vocatio Ad Sevitium is Latin for "Called To Serve".

Design Credit

• Concept: Robert Maucere, Chris Dare, Jordan Edmund, Ryan Locklear, Addison Elliott, Taijza Wilson and Joseph Fellin.
• Artwork: Robert Maucere

Information provided by:
Captain Rob Maucere, Oklahoma City Comp Sq