History of the Patch

	WA-011 Moses Lake Composite Squadron Version 1

"Or a griffin segreant dismembered with sword raised Sable, eye Or."

The Moses Lake Composite Squadron wanted their own distinguishing insignia. It needed to be something unique and representative of the squadron. The cadets took on this challenge and devised the insignia. It was drawn by Cadet David Paski (circa 1985) with input from Cadets Charles Griffin and Chad Scriven.

In heraldry, a griffin represents vigilance (this most likely stems from the ancient Greek belief that griffins were the guardians on the treasures of gold in the land of Hyperboreaus, a legendary people in the far north). We felt the griffin was an excellent choice, especially since the CAP motto is "Semper Vigilans." The gold (or yellow) background, the "Or" in the blazon, represents majesty, respect and virtue.

Information provided by:
Richard N Hogsett, Lt Col, CAP
Deputy Commander for Cadets
Columbia Basin Composite Squadron
November 14, 2008