WOCS History 1

WEST O'AHU COMPOSITE SQUADRON HI-075

History of the Squadron

2006 to Present:

We were originally organized as a Cadet Flight on 27 September 2006. Our First Commander was and is at present Capt. Rich Hargrave. The Unit quickly expanded to include seniors, which enabled the Flight to become a Composite Squadron. We continue recruit seniors and cadets in order that we may expand to full functionalities for ground and aviation activities. We are and will continually be committed to serving our community, our state and our country.

SEMPER VIGILANS (ALWAYS VIGILANT)

The WEST O'AHU COMPOSITE SQUADRON UNIT PATCH

History of the Unit Patch

The West O'ahu Composite Squadron Unit Patch and its' design displays the historical background of the different family groups of Cadets and Senior Members, within the West O'ahu Composite Squadron.

First; set as the background, the American Flag is a symbol of our Nation's Strength and Unity. It is also source of Pride and Inspiration for all people.

Next, is the designed Wood Carvings from Hawaiian Mythology, legendarily known as "TIKI". These carvings were done for; Good Luck, Protection, Fertility, Abundance, Strength, Power, Love and other strong Family Values. They also represent the History of Life Present through the Family, of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

Finally, in bedded into the design, is the Japanese Flag, whose center contains a Red Circle, representing the Sun and is called "HINOMARU", meaning "CIRCLE OF THE SUN", sometimes called the "RISING SUN".

The West O'ahu Composite Squadron Patch design symbolizes our Nation's Strength and Unity; representing Family Values of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow; standing strong to the challenge, with the Rising Sun of each day; building a source of Pride and Inspiration for the Cadets and Senior Members of Civil Air Patrol, West O'ahu Composite Squadron.