The
Lone Star Emergency Services Academy Emblem was
designed in accordance with Air
Force Instruction
AFI 84-105. Group and wing emblems are shield-shaped, while
squadron and activity emblems are on a disc.
The heraldic
blazon (the unique language used to describe heraldic emblems) is as
follows:
On a circular shield
sable with a diminutive border sable, three vertical arrows gules
within larger arrows argent in turn inside arrows azure, spanned by
an American Eagle in colors proper, all surmounting an image of the
earth as seen from space proper, on which are over-imposed a ribbon
or and the Texas state flag in the outline of the state of Texas
proper. On upper tab the words LONE STAR argent separated by a star
argent. On lower inside border, the words EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY
argent.
In plain
English, the above means:
On a circular
black shield with a thin black border (black symbolizing constancy
and grief as brought on by disaster), three vertical red arrows
within larger white arrows in turn inside blue arrows (echoing the
National Colors, red symbolizing strength and magnanimity; white,
purity, peace and sincerity, and blue truth and loyalty), spanned by
an American Eagle (denoting CAP's Congressional charter) drawn in
its natural colors, all above an image of the earth as seen from
space (symbolizing constant vigilance through high technology) on
its "blue planet" colors, on which are over-imposed a gold ribbon
(gold symbolizing generosity and nobility of purpose) and the Texas
state flag in the outline of the state of Texas (in red, white and
blue), denoting Texas Wing's mandate to stand vigil over its State.
On its upper tab the words LONE STAR in white, separated by a single
white star (the State's nickname). On the lower inside border, the
words EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY in white. The white lettering
evokes purity, peace and sincerity.
The
emblem design is
derived from the National Emergency Services Academy's, as adapted
by Lt. Col. Brooks Cima, Texas Wing Director of Emergency
Services, and Capt. Arthur E. Woodgate, Southwest Region Director of
Public Affairs.