History of the 154th Force Support Squadron
Posted on Jul 10, 2025 in HING History, UnitsEMBLEM
Blazon
On a disc Azure an octopus affronté Gules eyed and detailed of the first entwined in its front dexter tenacle a spear bendwise Or garnished Tenné and in the front sinister tenacle a torch bendwise sinister of the third enflamed of the fourth inner flame of the third between in chief a stylized aircraft in flight of the last and issuant from base a volcanic tuff Vert garnished Azure; all within a narrow Yellow border.
Attached above the disc, a Blue scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed “KŌKUA AKU” in Yellow letters.
Attached below the disc, a Blue scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed “154TH FORCE SUPPORT SQ” in Yellow letters.
Significance
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 octopus (He’e), revered in Hawaii, represents flexibility, intelligence, and multifaceted qualities. Each tenacle suggests the Squadron’s force support capabilities: personnel readiness and accountability, casualty and Mortuary Affairs, Military Personnel systems and manpower, Sustainment Services, Fatality Search and Recovery, Force Development, Commander Support, and Airman and Family Readiness. The torch (lamakū) signifies wisdom and perseverance, as well as captures the hallmark of Force Support organizations – strength, vigilance, spirit, and camaraderie. The spear (ihe) symbolizes the immense power of the USAF core values – integrity first, service before self, and excellence. The stylized aircraft indicates support for the airpower mission. The volcanic tuff alludes to Diamond Head and the Hawaii Air National Guard, Aloha, and the communities served. The Hawaiian motto “KŌKUA AKU” translates to “IN SUPPORT OF OTHERS.”