 
Darkness Vanquished: 1st SOCMS
Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The dagger is symbolic of the unit’s support to the Special Operations mission. The crossed wrenches are representative of the mechanical support supplied to various Special Operations aircraft. The lightning bolts are symbolic of the powerful capabilities and precision focus each of the Squadron’s four flights (Accessory, Avionics, Electronic Warfare and Propulsion Flights) provides to the unit’s diverse fleet of Special Operations aircraft.
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Posted: 5/22/2013
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4th SOS
4th SOS Emblem Significance: Blue background represents the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The black disc with crescent suggests a night sky in which the unit is especially adapted to operate. The ghost specter reflects the unit's history and the aircraft named "Spooky." It further alludes to the squadron's ability to appear and disappear. The flames spewing from the ghost's arm denotes the firepower of the unit's aircraft from high altitude. (The ghost represented on the unit emblem was originally portrayed on nose art on the first gunship (AC-47). The AC-47 was universally called "Spooky" and inclusion of the "Spooky" ghost on the patch ties the AC-130U gunship to its original ancestor.)
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Posted: 1/11/2012
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801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
In accordance with Chapter 3 of AFI 84-105, commercial reproduction of this emblem is NOT permitted without the permission of the proponent organizational/unit commander.
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Posted: 2/28/2011
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1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron
1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron: Blue represents the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow signifies the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. Red refers to high threat missions supported by the unit. The star symbolizes Air Force Special Operations Command, the squadron's parent unit. The fist holding the scales shows the balance the unit must meet in supporting both the mission and serving the people. The colors of the hand denote the covert operations of Commando Special Operations.
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Posted: 7/8/2008
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39th Information Operations Squadron
The 39th Information Operations Squadron patch. Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The shield rising in the east represents a new era in warfare. The burst of lightning symbolizes the arrival of information as a weapons system in modern warfare. The four lightning flashes represent gain, exploit, defend and attack, disciplines critical to the unit’s mission.
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Posted: 6/17/2008
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1st Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Emblem Significance: Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The globe indicates the world-wide reach of the unit. The division of the globe into night and day hemispheres depicts service at all hours. The dagger represents the Air Force Special Operations Command. The Greek cross, also known as the “crux immissa quadrata,” represents urgent medical care. The cross combined with the dagger signifies medical support of the military units. The serpent entwined around the dagger is a reference to the Rod of Aesculapius, the ancient Greek symbol associated with the healing aspect of the medical arts. The motto, “DEFENDO SALUS AD VITAM” means “Defending Health for Life."
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Posted: 5/7/2008
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1st Special Ops Medical Support Squadron
1st Special Operations Medical Support Squadron: Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The winged dagger attached to a disc with the red cross represents the medical support the 1 SOMDSS provides to AFSOC for delivery of special operations globally.
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Posted: 3/31/2008
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1st Special Ops Medical Operations Squadron
1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron: Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The dagger represents the AFSOC’s ability to deliver special operations capability globally through airpower. The snake wrapped around the winged dagger resembles the caduceus and emphasizes the medical squadron’s role in AFSOC’s delivery of special operations capability. The cross is the time-honored symbol of the combat medic. The squadron motto emphasizes the commitment to the mission and the goal to keep the planes in the air, bringing the fight to the enemy.
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Posted: 3/31/2008
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505th Command and Control Wing
505th Command and Control Wing: The blue background represents the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. The bamboo curtain signifies the units service in Vietnam. The control and direction of strike aircraft against the enemy by Forward Air Controllers is symbolized by the flight symbols in chief. The flight symbols in base allude to the control of aircraft for effective air defense. The double bevile refers to lightning and represents the unit’s complete ground/air communications support, search and direction capability. The crescents symbolize the moon going through its phases and represent the Wing’s continuing performance of its mission month in and month out. The emblem bears the National colors and the Air Force colors of gold and ultramarine blue.
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Posted: 3/12/2008
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1st Special Operations Communications Squadron
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Posted: 1/23/2008
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1st Special Operations Communications Squadron
Emblem Significance: Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The four quarters represent the four corners of the globe and emphasize the importance of worldwide communication. The lightning bolts represent speed and accuracy which are necessary for the success of the mission of providing communication. The chain embodies security and strength. The dagger represents Special Operations Forces and ties the unit to 1st SOW and AFSOC. The motto, “SCIENTIA CELERITAS VALENS” translates in English to “Science Swiftness Strength.”
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Posted: 1/23/2008
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1st Special Operations Dental Squadron
Emblem Significance: Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The map of the world signifies support of the United States Air Force operations around the world. The dagger represents the primary organizations of the dental unit. The snake, dagger, and red cross represent the civilian and military personnel and their dedication to healing with dentistry.
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Posted: 1/15/2008
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16th Special Operations Squadron
Emblem significance: Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The Spectre has been a symbol of the 16th Special Operations Squadron and the AC-130 gunship since inception in the late 1960’s. The Spectre appearing at night in a “covert” manner represents the unit’s special operations mission. It also represents the unit’s gunship nighttime mission, to attack quickly and precisely and then vanish; much like the phantoms of folklore do. The unit’s motto “Spectre” represents the nickname of the aircraft the squadron has flown since the Vietnam War and the “Spectre” symbol.
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Posted: 12/19/2007
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1 SOMOS
1 SOMOS Emblem Significance: Blue represents the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow signifies the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The aircraft flight symbol denotes the unit's logistics support to maintenance and wing deployments. The dagger signifies the cutting edge of support provided by the unit. The eagle head reflects the strength and determination of the unit's personnel.
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Posted: 11/15/2007
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720th Special Tactics Group
Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The swords symbolize the eliteforces merged to form the Group. They are crossed above the globe, in a protective gesture signifying strength and unity. The globe stands for the worldwide mission of the Group. The division of the globe stands for day and night readiness. The three stars and the three parts of the shield reflect the insertion methods of the forces---land, sea and air.
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Posted: 10/29/2007
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