467th Air Expeditionary Group

Emblem

Description

Gules, a bend sinister Argent, in chief an arced chain Sable, over all and piercing the chain a sword blade up Azure, blade and grip detailed Or, all within a diminished bordure Or.

Attached below the shield, a White scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed "467TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY GROUP" in Blue 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 background of the shield honors Airmen, past and present. The chain represents the unit’s World War II heritage where the mission was to break the chains of Axis tyranny. The bend is a lasting reminder of the unit’s bombardment squadron as they flew into combat, white tail flashes shining. The sword depicts strength and power, attributes the Group will always use to break the chains or restraints on liberty and freedom.