The patch, a gray circle with a black border, has in its
center the "Pink Panther" outlined in black. He wears a blue
flight jacket with a second lieutenant's insignia and holds a
white helmet. He leans against the yellow and black numeral
"36." The Pink Panther depicts the cunning and sophistication
every cadet strives for during his cadet career. The flight
jacket, helmet and gold bars symbolize the cadet's two most
immediate goals: a commission as a second lieutenant and a
flying career. The fact that the panther is leaning against the
"36" signifies that a cadet depends on the other members of the
Squadron. This is the squadron's original patch. The Pink
Panther was chosen to adorn the squadron patch because of his
popularity as a Saturday morning cartoon character.
Information gathered for the page
from "Squadron Insignia of the United States Air Force Academy"
by P. Michael Sheridan, Library of Congress Catalog Number:
90-62369
"...I ask true humility that, knowing self, I may rise above human frailty. ask courage that I may prove faithful to duty beyond self.
I ask unfailing devotion to personal integrity that I may ever remain honorable without compromise..." - excerpt from United States Air Force Academy Cadet Prayer
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