482d Logistics Readiness Squadron

Emblem

Description

On a disc Azure a falcon rising Argent shaded and detailed Silver Gray, grasping in sinister talon two lightning flashes in bend, and in dexter talon two lightning flashes bendwise sinister Or, in chief five mullets one, two and two in orbicular form of the second, within an inner border compony of the last and Sable, all within a narrow border Black.

Attached above the disc, a Yellow scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed "KEEP ‘EM FLYING" in Black letters.

Attached below the disc, a Yellow scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed “482D LOGISTICS READINESS 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 falcon pertains to the universal symbol of logistics readiness, reflecting strength, vigilance, spirit and camaraderie.  The checkered border of 36 squares alludes to each 10 degree variant of the 360 degree compass and the unit’s worldwide mission capability.  The five stars reflect the Air Force mission and the five career fields within the Squadron.