HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHT
Shane Hughes / 178th Wing Public Affairs
An Airman assigned to the 123rd Air Control Squadron establishes a communications link during the Agile Rage 22 training exercise at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Mich., June 13, 2022. The subdued version of the organizational emblem can be seen on the right sleeve of the Airman’s uniform.
Air Force approves new organizational emblem for 123rd ACS
On Sept. 11, 2003, the Department of the Air Force approved a new organizational emblem for the Ohio Air National Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron, located in Blue Ash, Ohio. Organizational emblems are worn on the right sleeve of the uniform by members of the unit.
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mann, Ohio National Guard Historian
HERALDIC DESCRIPTION/BLAZON
On a disc per fess embattled Azure and Vert, a Roman warrior grasping a sword in sinister hand and a shield in dexter. The armor, shield and shadows on the warrior are Sable; helmet, belt and pleats Or; skin tone, sword and plume on helmet Silver Gray, surmounted in base by a star of the first winged Yellow, all within a narrow border Black.
Attached above the disc, a Red scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed “ONE TEAM ONE FIGHT” in Black letters.
Attached below the disc, a Red scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed “123RD AIR CONTROL SQ” in Black letters.
SYMBOLISM
Ultramarine blue and Air Force 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 Roman warrior represents Cincinnatus, the Citizen-Airmen of the National Guard and their patriotism. The winged star signifies the aerial portion of the unit’s mission. The embattled wall symbolizes the defense of the homeland.
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