172d Communications Flight

Emblem

Description

On a disc Azure, a globe on a 45-degree axis Or gridlined of the field surmounted at its South Pole by the head of a gray wolf traversed and erased Proper and emitting from its brow three lightning bolts pilewise in bend Gules, all within a border per border Sable and Yellow.

Attached above the disc, a White scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed "172D COMMUNICATIONS FLIGHT" in Black letters. 

Attached below the disc, a White scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed "VOCA LUPOS LUPI VENIENT" 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 symbolizes the unit's responsibility and dedication to support the warfighter worldwide.  The wolf represents the intelligence, teamwork and communication skills that are charged to the unit.  The lightning bolts allude to the line of communication that the unit develops, maintains and operates.  The unit's mission, tradition and history is reflected in its motto, "VOCA LUPOS - LUPI VENIENT," which translates to "Call the Wolves - The Wolves Will Come" in English.