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Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department and the red cross refers to the mission and the motto.  The triangle simulates the shape of an island and alludes to New Guinea and the Philippines where the unit participated in two campaigns during World War II.  The color red denotes the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award for Mindanao and the sun refers to the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for the Philippine Liberation.
Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department and the red cross refers to the mission and the motto.  The triangle simulates the shape of an island and alludes to New Guinea and the Philippines where the unit participated in two campaigns during World War II.  The color red denotes the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award for Mindanao and the sun refers to the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for the Philippine Liberation.


The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 99th Evacuation Hospital on 8 February 1974. It was redesignated for the 99th Combat Support Hospital on 20 January 1975.  
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 99th Evacuation Hospital on 8 February 1974. It was redesignated for the 99th Combat Support Hospital on 20 January 1975.  


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