Blue and 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 fierce jackal reflects the fighting spirit and relentless and determined pursuit of goals. The jackal is black denoting its nocturnal nature and the squadron's covert mission normally conducted under the cloak of darkness. The stars stand for the operations, maintenance and support components of the unit.