130th Composite Squadron Heraldry (NCR-MN-130)
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130th COMPOSITE SQUADRON
MINNESOTA WING, CIVIL AIR PATROL
U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
Nickname:
Wildcats
Emblem Significance:
Aircraft
Represents our squadron’s dedication to aerospace.
- The three Pimento Red and Ultramarine Blue stripes of each wing represent the three programs of Civil Air Patrol: emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs.
- The stripes are angled so that they intersect in front of the aircraft representing members of Civil Air Patrol and the community uniting together in service.
- The aircraft is facing true north representing our goal to develop cadets with strong moral character as future leaders of the 130th Composite Squadron, our community, state and nation.
The Civil Air Patrol Charge
Represents the squadron’s connection to its rich legacy, serving their country in times of great need such as during World War II.
- The colors of red, white and blue represent the patriotism of Civil Air Patrol members.
Dakota County Map
Represents the local communities that the 130th Composite Squadron serves.
- The aircraft placed over Dakota County indicates that the 130th Composite Squadron is ready to serve the community from the ground and in the air.
- The Ultramarine Blue within Dakota County represents water in connection to the City of Lakeville, where the squadron is based, as well as in connection to Minnesota’s nickname, "Land of 10,000 Lakes".
- The Air Force Yellow Star indicates the squadron's meeting location at the Airlake Airport within the city limits of Lakeville, Minnesota.
- Air Force Yellow and Ultramarine Blue together represent the squadron's relationship to the United States Air Force as their official auxiliary and as part of the Total Force.
Field
The Grass Green surrounding the Dakota County Map element is a representation of greater Minnesota’s diverse land features: prairie, farmland, and forest.
Blazon:
The design field is Vert with scroll field Gules with a bordure Or. An Azure Dakota County with a bordure Sable is center. An Argent (white) with bordure Sable airplane volant over Dakota County with triparted stripes on the sinister and dexter wing. With the center stripe Gules with stripes Azure dexter and sinister of the center stripe. The stripes are angled to intercept in front of the airplane. The center stripe is three times wider than the stripes on its dexter and sinister. Directly below the center of the sinister wing is a mullet Or. In the center of the wings is the Civil Air Patrol Charge.
Designing Committee: 1st Lt. Benjamin Glaser (chair), Maj. Brian Alwin, 2nd Lt. Stan Ancheta, Cadet 2nd Lt. Levi Ferski, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Kluck, Cadet 1st Lt. Elliott Poole, 1st Lt. Jeff Rosenthal
Submitted by Capt. Nancy Zimmer, Commander, 130th Composite Squadron
Approved by Maj. David Sublette, Commander, Group Three
Approved by Col. Bill Hienz, Commander, Minnesota Wing
Authorized July 27, 2023, by Col. John O'Neill, Commander, North Central Region
