About Civil Air Patrol

Grand Rapids Composite Squadron Heraldry (NCR-MN-010)

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MINNESOTA WING, CIVIL AIR PATROL

U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

Nickname:

Minnesota Iron Rangers
A longtime nickname of squadron members and refers to the iron-ore mining industry within the area.

Emblem Significance:

Black Forest Trees
Represent the northern Minnesota area.

White Full Moon(s)
Represent the new moon, the new beginning of the Squadron.

13 White Stars
Represent the original colonies of the United States of America.

Civil Air Patrol Charge
This is the original Civil Air Patrol symbol from the Office of Civilian Defense.

Designed and submitted by 1st Lt. Jim Owens, Commander, Grand Rapids Composite Squadron

Approved by Col. Bill Hienz, Commander, Minnesota Wing

Authorized November 18, 2022, by Col. John O'Neill, Commander, North Central Region