"The patch's design was a combined effort of several members of the squadron, with Cadets Mark Guiney and Alex Keefe as major contributors. Its use was authorized by West Virginia Wing Commander, Colonel Rodney A Moore, on 17 April 2006. The squadron's year of inception (1943) and the initials of founding member and first commander, T Guy Reynolds, appear on the right side of the patch."
Information provided by:
Russell Voelker, Martinsburg Comp Sq
In mid-1994, the leadership ofthe Boone Composite Squadron decided to have a squadron patch designed and asked all unit members to submit their suggestions for the design.
Several designs were submitted and the current design was chosen by secret ballot, cast by all active squadron members.
The chosen design was submitted by Cadet Colonel Jason Garretson and was approved by Squadron Commander, Captain Russell Garretson and Wing Commander, Colonel Rod Steorts. The patch was officially presented to the Squadron on March 18, 1995 at the Boone Composite Squadron Awards Banquet. It is dedicated to the memory of Major Joe L Hopkins, former Commander of the Boone Composite Squadron, a devoted volunteer.
"The shield is the symbol of the knight, demonstrative of strength and honor. The insignia of the unit is designed around the shield, thus showing a commitment to these qualities. The golden border represents the highest degree of excellence, the inscription "Boone Composite Squadron" in Air Force Blue, proudly displaying the unit's name and its dedication to the higher command.
The scroll has been used to record history since the creation of written language. Representing the history created and commemorated by the Squadron, the unit insignia bears a scroll carrying the charter number: 47030. The scroll flows in three parts, signifying the past, present, and future of the Squadron.
Centered on the shield is the silhouette of Daniel Boone, the source of the County's name. The Squadron cherishes this heritage, for the American frontiersman exemplifies determination, ruggedness, and self-sufficiency. Surrounding the figure is the Civil Air Patrol Emblem, a ground-to-air signal, an aerospace symbol and the state of West Virginia. These objects represent the ideals and missions for which the Squadron stands. The red sections of the insignia stand as a tribute to those whose blood was shed in defense of these same missions. The white sections remain a constant reminder of the missions' purity."