420th Security Forces Squadron

Emblem

Description

On a disc Azure, a griffin rampant Or, garnished Gules, all within a narrow border Yellow.

Attached above the disc, a Blue scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed “IN OMINA PARATUS” in Yellow letters.

Attached below the disc, a Blue scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed “420TH SFS” in Yellow 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 rampant griffin symbolizes security forces guarding Air Force personnel and resources.  The unit’s Latin motto, “IN OMINA PARATUS,” translates to “PREPARED FOR ALL THINGS” in English.