Class Year
XLIX. Roman numerals representing the 49th class to
graduate from the Air Force Academy
Eagle
The powerful eagle with its open wings and bold face
characterize our dedication to service of our country. The
eagles clenches the saber with her wings spread out, symbolic of her
readiness to strike and defend our country at all costs.
Graduating Year
2007 proudly adorns the bottom of the crest. It
stands out prominently on the ring so our class year can be visible
from most views of the ring.
Motto
"Ad Astra" is Latin for "To the Stars". This
class motto relates to our class exemplar and serves as a constant
reminder for each of us to never settle for anything less than our
best on our journey to the stars.
Polaris
As the "north star" of our class, this symbol serves
as a guiding light for all those who are in our class. It
served as the guiding light of those who came before us and will
undoubtedly be the same for all those who follow long after we are
gone.
Saber
The saber is clutched tightly by the Eagle, just as
our class holds fast to the core values and discipline instilled in
us from our time at the Academy.
Optional Elements
Aircraft
One JSF-35, one A-10, and two B-2 Bombers add up to
49, our class year. These aircraft reflect the power, speed,
and intelligence of our class and the Air Force.
American Flag
The seven stars and stripes next to the eagle's head
stand out prominently on our ring, symbolic of the pride we all
share for our country. The flag also represents the past blood
shed for our freedom and the loyalty of servicemen and women.
Chapel
This is a reminder of the beautiful view we live in
now and the beauty we will fight to protect in the future.
Grissom Scroll
Serves as a reminder of our class exemplar, Astronaut
Gus Grissom, and the 3 class core values he represented:
Perseverance, Progress, and Professionalism.
Ingots There were two metal ingots
that were melted into all our class rings. These metal ingots
traveled to Cape Kennedy on Jan 27, 2005, in honor of the same day
in which our class exemplar, Lt. Col Gus Grissom, lost his life
while performing his duty as part of Apollo 1. the metal
ingots also traveled to the 2005 Inauguration Parade in Washington
D.C., the 2005 NFL Super Bowl, and the 2005 NBA finals.
