The newer insignia is a reference to the NASIC one. "The majestic sphinx – an ancient symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and the challenges that NSIC analysts will so

The newer insignia is a reference to the NASIC one. "The majestic sphinx – an ancient symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and the challenges that NSIC analysts will solve – is invoked out of pride in an organization that traces its roots back to the earliest days of aerospace intelligence." Riddle of the space sphinx, I guess. https://media.defense.gov/2022/Jun/22/2003021948/-1/-1/1/DELTA%2018%20FACTSHEET%20-%20220621.PDF https://media.defense.gov/2022/Jun/22/2003021948/-1/-1/1/DEL...