Class Motto: "Nulli Secundus", meaning "Second to None".
THE FALCON
The rampart falcon, representing the individual,
appears to fly from left to right. He moves from
the saber, representing cadetship, toward the
North Star, which has been used by navigators,
pilots, and travelers for centuries to find their true
heading. This depiction signifies the journey each
class member will take through life, leaving his
training years as cadets, and moving on a direct
path towards the future. The falcon is pictured above
the clouds where vision is always clear and unrestricted.
CLASS YEAR
The class year is predominant on the crest symbolizing that the whole supports the individual.
CLASS MOTTO:
The falcon is carrying a banner inscribed with the Latin words "Nulli Secundus". The
translation "Second to None" designates our status as the second class to graduate, but also
implies that the Class of 1960 is inferior to no others.
CHAIN OF CLOUDS
Of note is the double chain of clouds, represented by their heraldic symbology, around the base
of the ring. This signifies the spiritual binding of the Class of 1960, as represented by the class
crest, and carries on to the obverse of the ring, as represented by the (then) Air Force Academy
crest.