116th Computer Systems Squadron

Emblem

Description

On a disc Azure, above a terrestrial globe, landmasses Vert, oceans as the field encircled by an annulet Or, an owl volant, affronté, wings inverted Proper emitting from its feet two lightning flashes in chevron Yellow, all within a narrow border Black.

Attached above the disc, a Yellow scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed “INFORMATION DOMINANCE” in Black letters. 

Attached below the disc, a Yellow scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed "116TH COMPUTER SYSTEMS SQ" in Black letters.

Symbolism

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 "Joint STARS" global mission.  The lightning flashes symbolize voice and data information links.  The owl signifies the "Joint STARS" equipped aircraft and its ability to detect moving objects on the ground from great distances.