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Emblem of the 23d Space Operations Squadron (23 SOPS), a squadron of the United States Air Force, which operates New Boston Air Force Station in New Hampshire, a remote tracking station of the Air Force Satellite Control Network. Blazon: Sable, a demi-globe issuing from base Azure land masses Or and issuant therefrom a spectral figure of the first eyed of the third and garbed Gray between in dexter a flight symbol ascending palewise Argent and in sinister a mullet of four of the like; all within a diminished bordure Blue. Significance: Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The globe in a black disc suggests the earth in space and reflects the squadron's theater of operations. The flight symbol represents a satellite in earth orbit and signifies the unit’s functions of telemetry, tracking, and command of satellites. The spectral figure embodies the ever watchful efforts of the unit personnel in the performance of their duties. The polestar symbolizes true north and implies the squadron's dedication to its mission. |
| Source | http://www.schriever.af.mil/shared/media/ggallery/hires/AFG-060519-008.jpg |
| Author | United States Air Force (User:Pmsyyz converted from JPEG to PNG; added transparency) |
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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.
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