History
Motto
The Kentucky Wing 073 Senior Squadron patch was envisaged and designed by our members. The motto
“Parans Et Exsequens” translates to “Prepare and Execute” and 073 take pride in being extremely active
in Emergency Services training with multiple members qualified in pilot and aircrew roles and our
membership continues to grow. The squadron trains regularly and are quite literally prepared to execute
missions that are assigned to us on short notice. We also regularly assist other wing and local squadrons,
take up wing and group roles and aid in progressing their own preparedness. We take pride in our motto
and live it every day.
Design
The development of the graphics was led by squadron member Claudia Rebola who is an Associate Dean
for Research and Associate Professor at University of Cincinnati.
This patch leverages USAF, CAP and Kentucky Wing color and design elements. The horse of course
represents Kentucky in the goldenrod Kentucky state flower color. It also features a Cessna aircraft
which we use for our missions broadcasting a light symbolizing our core search and rescue function.
External Squadron Recognition
Over the prior three years our squadron has
- Earned senior squadron of the year every year.
- Earned two Kantor award recipients.
- Two Squadron Airmen of the Year recipients.
- A Region Airmen of the Year Award
- Earned a Region award--Hardison Operations Support Officer of the Year Award 2019
- Won two Top Prop awards for aircraft utilization.
We fly many O rides and cadet training flights supporting the Group and Wing. This falls under Cadet
Programs.
Our AE specialist (Bryce) has worked with the local Tuskegee Airmen Youth organization among others
to bring the STEM kit program to youth groups. This falls under our AE Programs.