Owatonna Composite Squadron Heraldry (NCR-MN-132)
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OWATONNA COMPOSITE SQUADRON
MINNESOTA WING, CIVIL AIR PATROL
U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
Motto:
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way - abrv. Lead, Follow, or Move
The motto used in the upper scroll of the emblem, "Lead, Follow, or Move" is a modern, abbreviated interpretation of the squadron motto in use since the late 1990s.
Emblem Significance:
Element One
The silver equilateral triangle contains the tri-blade propeller:
- Equilateral triangle, top point originating from fess point; lower edge at base.
- The silver triangle is represented in a Silver Gray (Pantone 422) overlaid with Black, IAW tincture.
- Silver Gray (Pantone 422) tri-blade propeller, overlaid with Pimento Red (Pantone 200 C), IAW tincture.
Element Two
Two silver, out-spread & up-reaching wings:
- Symmetrical wings from dexter & sinister sides of Element One.
- Silver is represented in a Silver Gray (Pantone 422) overlaid with Black, IAW tincture.
Element Three
Three silver Deltas:
- Occupying chief, middle chief & honor point.
- Silver is represented in a Silver Gray (Pantone 422).
Top Scroll
Centered, 150° arc, contains the squadron motto:
- Filled with Pimento Red (Pantone 200 C) with Black borders, and Black sans-serif lettering.
Bottom Scroll
Centered, 150° arc, contains the squadron’s name:
- Filled with Scarlet Red (Pantone 200) and Black sans-serif lettering.
Color Symbolism
- The Pimento Red is an emphasis of the unit’s bold courage.
- Silver Grey reminds us to proceed with the mature humility of true, professional volunteers.
- Black emphasizes the virtue of consistency in our duties.
Notation
The disc shape is a redesign of the squadron’s legacy emblem, which used a shield shape, and was authorized sometime shortly after the squadron’s charter on October 29, 1996. The slightly simplified elements one and two pay homage to the CAP Charge, the original Civil Air Patrol symbol, which dates to 1942; to the CAP WWII officer’s service cap device; to the current CAP pilot’s wings; and finally to the lineage of the Owatonna Composite Squadron. Element three pays homage to CAP's programs, as well as to the historical landmark of three T-38 "Talon" aircraft in flight located at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport since 2006. The deltas are in a symmetrical V-formation, pointing to the west at a 45° angle, to face the bearer's right.
Concept by Master Sgt. Keith Rumler, Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer, Owatonna Composite Squadron
Designed by Maj. Ace Browning, Heraldry Manager, Minnesota Wing
Submitted by 1st Lt. Corey Madri, Commander, Owatonna Composite Squadron
Approved by Maj. Keith Kluzak, Commander, Group Four
Approved by Col. Jason Suby, Commander, Minnesota Wing
Authorized June 21, 2025, by Col. Thomas Theis, Commander, North Central Region
