199th Support Squadron
Posted on Dec 17, 2024 in 1960's, HING HistoryNo. 4/ Feb 1960
199th Support Squadron organized I February 1960
No. 13/ Mar 1960
Federal Recognition of 199th Support Squadron announced, I February 1960.
No. 50/ Dec 1960
199th Support Squadron was inactivated 30 November 1960.
199th SUPPORT SQUADRON
Blazon: On an Air Force golden yellow disc bordered Air Force blue, an Air Force blue Hawaiian paddle palewise in dexter (right), a red helmet in profile in sinister (left) voided of the field, its pointed crest arched forward to surmount the handle of the paddle in dexter chief.
Significance: The helmet represents a warrior and faces right to indicate going forward into battle. The Hawaiian paddle symbolizes the mission of support as it is used to assist the progress of all. The circular border indicates singleness of purpose and unity of effort. The emblem bears the Air Force colors, ultramarine blue and golden yellow.
The emblem was designed by Lt Col Walter F. Judd. Approved 15 July 1960.
The 199th Support Squadron was activated I February 1960 with the nucleus of personnel from the inactivated 199 FIS augmentation. Lt Col Walter F. Judd was appointed Commander. This new squadron soon sported red baseball caps with KOKUA (Aid) on the back in yellow letters.
– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 36
The 199th was reorganized and the 199th Support Squadron inactivated.
– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 36