"Grim Reapers", 1968

The patch, a turquoise circle bordered in black, dominantly portrays the "Grim Reaper." He has a gray and white skull and hands and wears a black cloak. He holds the gold Roman numeral "XXXI" by a chain in his right hand and a scythe in his left. The "Grim Reaper" represents the reality of death and serves to remind cadets they have, as members of the Armed Forces, devoted their lives to their country. This dedication distinguishes the military profession from all others. This second patch of the squadron was approved in 1972.

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You cannot expect a soldier to be proud if you humiliate him.
You cannot expect him to be brave if you abuse and cower him.
You cannot expect him to be strong if you break him.
You cannot ask for respect and obedience and willingness to assault hot LZs, hump back-breaking ridges, destroy dug-in emplacements if your soldier has not been treated with the respect and dignity which fosters unit esprit and personal pride. 
                            - Major General Melvin Zais, 1969