Summary

Licensing

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [2] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [3], [4]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. Deutsch ∙ English ∙ فارسی ∙ 日本語 ∙ русский ∙ +/−

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. These restrictions are independent of the copyright status.

Blazon

On a disc Azure, surmounting a polestar of eight points Or, crossed swords Argent, grip Sable, above chain links fesswise environing the swords at the intersection Gris, all within a narrow border Black.

Attached below the disc, a Red scroll edged with a narrow Black border and inscribed "866 AIR EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON" 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 swords represent the ground battle in the effort to abolish terrorism. The chain signifies the strength to bind the accomplishments together. The North Star is the unit’s guiding light.