Heraldry Of Our Units
The art of creating crests and coats of arms is not a modern invention; rather it dates back to the 12th century to the times of knights, kings, lords, and ladies. Designing and preserving these crests is an art which aims to serve the tradition and to keep it alive through all times.
The elements in heraldry design are not just random symbols; each detail, no matter how small, defines a message, and the use of colors can never be overlooked in the famous crests of history. Understanding crests can be quite easy if you know the meaning of the colors used. Each color is a statement, which will give you insight into the history and story itself. The colors in heraldry are an incredible voyage of discovery.
In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson directed the War Department to establish an office that could organize military insignia such as metal badges, ribbons, patches, and flags.
Heraldry is not a relic of feudal or imperial times of old. Heraldry is alive and well, still helping to solve the timeless problem of making identification as effective as possible.
Click on a unit's emblem to review its heraldry documentation.
Minnesota Wing
NCR-MN-001
-no motto-
October 2022
130th Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-130
"Wildcats"
July 27, 2023
Anoka County Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-021
"Together We Rise"
February 12, 2026
Crow Wing Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-012
-no motto-
Duluth Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-016
-no motto-
Fort Snelling Cadet Squadron
NCR-MN-131
"In Unum Volamus" (Together We Soar)
September 17, 2025
Grand Rapids Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-010
“Minnesota Iron Rangers”
November 18, 2022
Hutchinson Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-121
-no motto-
Lakes Area Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-119
-no motto-
Mankato Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-048
"That Others May Live"
North Hennepin Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-017
-no motto-
Owatonna Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-132
"Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way"
June 21, 2025
Pipestone Senior Squadron
NCR-MN-029
-no motto-
Red Wing Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-104
"Stronger As One"
October 25, 2023
Southeast Minnesota Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-047
"Respira Ignem" (Breathe Fire)
November 19, 2023
Skyhawk Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-040
-no motto-
April 23, 2022
St. Cloud Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-116
"Nous Ouvrons La Voie" (We Lead the Way)
January 1, 2026
St. Croix Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-122
"Nos Simul Superamus" (Together We Prevail)
St. Paul Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-042
"Per Ardua Ad Astra" (Through Adversity to the Stars)
August 2017
Stanton Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-136
"Nitens In Novam Iuga" (Soaring to New Heights)
Tri County Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-115
-no motto-
Viking Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-030
"Afram Vikingar" (Forward [or Onward] Vikings)
June 15, 2010
Worthington Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-113
-no motto-
Wright County Composite Squadron
NCR-MN-137
"Agere Sequitur Esse" (Action follows being)
September 2, 2025
