The sailing ship represents the 6th’s service in the Caribbean. The water and shore reflect the past mission of protecting the Panama Canal and World War II operations in the Pacific. The falling star indicates the 6th’s past bombardment mission.
The yellow and red sun rays symbolize peace maintained through vigilance and military strength.
The wing's motto is "Parati Defendere" or Ready to Defend.
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2005-08-22 04:43 (UTC) | Awyllie | 53706 (bytes) | 288×360 | MacDill Air Force Base Emblem showing a KC-135 Stratotanker of the 6th Air Mobility wing with the Tampa Skyline and Gasparilla ship in the background. From MacDill AFB press kit.
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MacDill Air Force Base Emblem showing a KC-135 Stratotanker of the 6th Air Mobility wing with the Tampa Skyline and Gasparilla ship in the background. From MacDill AFB press kit.