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Washington Wing


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The new Washington Wing emblem was revealed at the first Washington Cadet Ball on
Saturday, April 22, 2023 which had just been approved less than 12 hours prior to the event.


Information provided by:
Overlake Composite Squadron
April 23, 2023

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WA-011 Moses Lake Composite Squadron

"Or a griffin segreant dismembered with sword raised Sable, eye Or."

The Moses Lake Composite Squadron wanted their own distinguishing insignia. It needed to be something unique and representative of the squadron. The cadets took on this challenge and devised the insignia. It was drawn by Cadet David Paski (circa 1985) with input from Cadets Charles Griffin and Chad Scriven.

In heraldry, a griffin represents vigilance (this most likely stems from the ancient Greek belief that griffins were the guardians on the treasures of gold in the land of Hyperboreaus, a legendary people in the far north). We felt the griffin was an excellent choice, especially since the CAP motto is "Semper Vigilans." The gold (or yellow) background, the "Or" in the blazon, represents majesty, respect and virtue.


Information provided by:
Richard N Hogsett, Lt Col, CAP
Deputy Commander for Cadets
Columbia Basin Composite Squadron
November 14, 2008

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WA-015 Bellingham Composite Squadron

The pictorial presentation of the Bellingham Composite Squadron patch includes a North American Grey Wolf howling or communicating with his pack. Hence the Bellingham Composite Squadron new call sign "Wolf pack" which define our unit’s unique qualities such as Fiercely Loyal, Teamwork, Patience, Communication, Intelligent, Playful and Cooperative.

The Air Force logo (Hap Arnold) symbolizes the union between Civil Air Patrol and the U.S. Air Force.

The blue and green colors background divided by a yellow lightning strike represents our CAP flight operations and ground teams which include logistical support in a very effective and dedicated response to our community.

The words on the top and bottom banner represent our city location and our official designation within Civil Air Patrol.

The Wolf Pack Credo

  • Respect the elders
  • Teach the young
  • Cooperate with the pack

    This patch was a team effort creation. The Washington Wing Commander, Colonel Dave Lehman approved the wearing of the patch in 2010. The new patch is to be worn on flight and utility uniforms by squadron personnel.


    Information provided by:
    Kevin Finsrud, 1st Lt, CAP
    Bellingham Composite Squadron
    January 4, 2011

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    WA-039 McChord Composite Squadron

    McChord's patch design uses an eagle landing, stylized from the eagle of the Apollo 11 and Apollo 16 Moon missions, superimposed over the CAP Prop & Triangle on a sky-blue background with the squadron’s Latin motto VIAM INVENIAM, "Find A Way" in yellow lettering.

    McChord Composite Squadron's patch design comes from the squadron being chartered during the height of the Apollo space flight era. McChord Squadron was chartered on January 12, 1973, just as NASA's last Moon mission, Apollo 17, was ending and NASA's first of four Skylab missions began.

    NASA's Apollo and Skylab launches originated at Launch Complex 39. Originally built as the Apollo Program's "Moonport", Launch Complex 39 was used for NASA's Apollo and Skylab launches. Launch Complex 39 was later used for every launch of the Space Shuttle program and continues to be used for space launch programs today.

    McChord's original charter number of "46039" (translated today as "PCR-WA-039") was specifically requested as an allusion to Launch Complex 39. Civil Air Patrol cadets are 'launched' forward into adulthood from McChord's own 'Launch Pad 39'.



    The Evolution of McChord Composite Squadron's Patch Design


    Information provided by:
    Lt Col Michael W Moore, CAP
    Former Commander, McChord Composite Squadron
    March 24, 2024

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    Washington Wing Charter History


    UNIT		DATE			NAME
    
    WA-000					RESERVE Sq
    WA-001		1979, June 26		WASHINGTON WING HQ
    WA-002		1971, January		GREEN RIVER Sq CAP
    WA-003 (NE)		 		SPOKANE Sq
    WA-004		1942, January		WENATCHEE Sq
    WA-004		1956, December 11	WENATCHEE Sq
    WA-005		1981, November 9	TWIN W SENIOR Sq
    WA-007		1980, June 20		MT. RAINIER SENIOR Sq
    WA-011		1948, December 16	Moses Lake Sq
    WA-015		1982, October 29	BELLINGHAM Sq
    WA-018 (WC)		 		SEATTLE Sq
    WA-019		1957, June 4		Olympia Senior Sq
    WA-019		1958, June 26		Olympia Sq (Senior)
    WA-019					Olympia Sq
    WA-021 (NE)		 		FAIRCHILD AFB Sq
    WA-039		1973, January 12	MCCHORD AFB Sq
    WA-044		1941, December 1	YAKIMA Sq
    WA-046		1959, December 31	SKAGIT COUNTY Sq
    WA-049 (NW)		 		PAINE FIELD Sq
    WA-050 (WC)		 		OVERLAKE Sq
    WA-051		1981, July 23		PENINSULA Sq
    WA-068		1967, October 20	BOTHELL Sq C.A.P.
    WA-069 (WC)	1980, March 11		RENTON Comp Sq
    WA-070		1990, May		MT ST HELENS FLIGHT
    WA-070		1989, August		MT ST HELENS Sq
    WA-080		1973, January 31	FORT VANCOUVER Sq
    WA-082		1973, December 5	TRI-CITIES Sq
    WA-085					North Spokane Composite Squadron
    WA-090		1980, May 29		BLUE MOUNTAIN Sq
    WA-091					PORT ANGELES Sq
    WA-092		1992, June 1992		INTER-STATE Sq
    WA-093		1993, March 1993	ARLINGTON FLIGHT
    WA-100		2005, May 12		Northern Desert Sq
    WA-110		2006, January 27	Lewis County Sq
    WA-999		1997, July 31		WAWG LEGISLATIVE SQ
    

    Information provided by:
    Washington Wing Historian Department
    Bellingham Composite Squadron
    September 23, 2012

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