460th Mission Support Squadron

Emblem

Description

On a disc Azure, a sword palewise point to chief proper between four ionic columns, two and two, with outer two diminishing in size all issuant from a demi-globe, all within a narrow border Yellow.

Attached above the disc, a Blue scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed “PEOPLE ARE OUR MISSION” in Yellow letters.

Attached below the disc, a Blue scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed “460TH MISSION SUPPORT SQ” 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 four pillars refer to the four military components (Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force) that the unit supports.  The sword depicts the unit’s strength and resolve to provide a multitude of personnel services to the military’s active duty, civilian and retiree community.  The globe symbolizes the impact unit personnel have on mission readiness and worldwide military operations.