Cadet Squadron 28
From USAFA Folklore
| Cadet Squadron 28 | |
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| Nickname: | Blackbirds |
| Previously known as: | Magpies |
| Year Activated: | 1967 |
| Deactivated: | |
| Reactivated: | |
| Squadron Greeting: | |
| Previous Patches: | |
Cadet Squadron 28
[edit] Patch Heraldry
(Taken from www.usafa.af.mil, which in turn was compiled from P. Michael Sheridan, Squadron Insignia of the United States Air Force Academy)
The patch has an irregular gold pentagon on a yellow-edged blue circle. A stylized SR-71, with a white "28" on it, is centered on the pentagon. Two black lines emanate from the nose of the aircraft and extend to the edges of the pentagon. The pentagon represents the future Air Force leadership being developed at the Air Force Academy. The stylized SR-71 signifies the search for knowledge and the dedication to the pursuit of national goals. From this aircraft the 28th Squadron once derived its nickname, "Blackbirds." The color gold symbolizes the excellence demanded of Air Force officers.
| Cadet Units | ||
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| Academic Year | First Group | 01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05 · 06 · 07 · 08 · 09 · 10 |
| Second Group | 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 | |
| Third Group | 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 · 25 · 26 · 27 · 28 · 29 · 30 | |
| Fourth Group | 31 · 32 · 33 · 34 · 35 · 36 · 37 · 38 · 39 · 40 | |
| Summer | Basic Cadet Training Group | A · B · C · D · E· F · G · H · I · J |
| Other Summer Units | Comp Gp · CST · GE · Ops Group · SERE | |
