Blue and yellow (stylized gold in this portrayal) are the Air Force Colors. 

Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. 

Yellow (gold) refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. 

The stylized winged propeller denotes the heritage of the Army Air Corps, brought forth into the modern age. 

The triad of deltas refer to man-operated weapons and represent a dual purpose:   

• First, it denotes the "team" philosophy which the flight commander is a key member and leader.    

• Secondly, it reflects the three domains flight commanders operate in -- air, space, and cyberspace. 

The three stars represent the Air Force's cores values of: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do.   

The six pointed stars allude to the Air Force competencies of Air and Space Superiority, Global Attack, Rapid Global Mobility, Precision Engagement, Information Superiority, and Agile Combat Support.    

The words "confirma turmae profligavere" are Latin and reflect the mission of The Flight Commander's Edge -- to strengthen the squadron.