Description: The patch is a basic circular design. A large red “4” is on the right side with a white, three-dimensional backing. A white contrail originating from infinity passes through the center of the “4” and emanates from a silver pair of Prop and Wings. A light blue star burst is behind the Prop and Wings and a white rectangle with the words “Fightin’ Fourth” in black is curved across the top of the patch.
Significance: “Fightin’ Fourth” is the motto of the Fourth Cadet Squadron. The bold printing symbolizes the pride and polished attitude of each of the squadron members. The Prop and Wings are the symbol of an upper class cadet. The colors gold, blue, silver, and red are representative of the four class colors at the Air Force Academy.
History: This is the original Fourth Squadron patch. The motto “Fightin’ Fourth” was given to the squadron in recognition of Fourth Squadron’s defense of the falcons against mascot thieves at Lowry AFB. Being an original squadron patch, it is a symbol to all Fourth Squadron graduates of the squadron’s winning tradition.
Nickname: “Fightin’ Fourth”
1965 –
