Squadron Emblem
The current B-CC emblem was developed and approved in 2017 to meet new Civil Air Patrol Heraldry standards. Updated heraldic standards added a top scroll containing the squadron motto and a bottom scroll with the squadron name. Using the original emblem as the framework, many of the symbols remain the same as a nod to the squadron's rich history.
B-CC's emblem was originally designed using Maryland Wing's operating instructions for unit patches which required a round 3" emblem. The original design of was developed by Col John M Knowles, Capt Dave Staples, and several squadron cadets.
Top Scroll: Contains B-CC's motto " Improvise Adapt Overcome". Originally selected by B-CC cadets, the motto characterizes the mindset that is instilled in each member.
Bottom Scroll: Contains the squadron's name "Bethesda-Chevy Chase" which originally identified the physical location of the squadron when it was founded. Despite several changes in the squadron's meeting location, the name remains in honor of squadron's history and legacy of excellence.
Bald Eagle: The bald eagle serves as B-CC's mascot and is also the national symbol for the United States of America embodying freedom, strength and resilience. Not only was the bald eagle chosen to represent B-CC because of what it embodies, but also because the founding squadron commander, Capt William Hicks was bald! The Bald Eagle was also the name for the squadron's newsletter over the years.
Banner: The bald eagle sits atop a banner than celebrates the year that B-CC was founded, 1965, but also the squadron's charter number, MD-071.
Triangle: Behind the bald eagle is a large white triangle surrounded by a primarily blue field celebrating Civil Air Patrol's Civilian Defense heritage. That same spirit of volunteer service is instilled in every B-CC and CAP member.
Prop/triangle/circle: The propeller serves to highlight B-CC's commitment to service from the air. B-CC continues to train and support aircrews and sUAS teams who are ready to respond.
"GT"/triangle/circle: Representing B-CC's ground team, the symbol acknowledges the squadron continued excellence in ground search and rescue/disaster relief response. B-CC's ground team remains active in training and consistently provides exceptional emergency services instructors to various training activities at all levels of the CAP.
Colors: Red, White, and Blue are the emblem's primary colors as a nod to the United States, but also to Civil Air Patrol. The colors evoke a sense of pride in County and in CAP!
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