Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are used in the design. Blue represents the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to 353rd Maintenance Squadron, the red white and blue background symbolizes the boldness of our actions, the search of perfection and devotion to duty. The yellow handled, two sided sword represents the intuition and cutting edge of our logistical and maintenance personnel. The yellow and red crystal ball symbolizes the highest value of the Air Force Special Operations Command's vision of the future. The black top hat exemplifies sophistication, the magician-like spirit of the maintainer performing his mission to the U.S. Air Force.