Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Command, USA
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AIRLIFT COMMAND, USA
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in width overall, a white mullet charged with a red pentagon one point down, encircled by a blue annulet counterchanged.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a gold vol enclosing a blue field bearing a white star charged with a red pentagon, one point down encircled by a blue annulet counterchanged; overall a red scroll at top inscribed "WARTIME" and a red scroll at bottom inscribed "READINESS" in gold letters.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with aviation. The star symbolizes excellence, authority and command. It is combined with an annulet representing complete service and total readiness. The pentagon refers to the Command's location in the National Capital Area. Red, white and blue are our national colors.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with aviation. The star symbolizes excellence, authority and command. It is combined with an annulet representing complete service and total readiness. The pentagon refers to the Command's location in the National Capital Area. Red, white and blue are our national colors. The golden wings allude to the Command's mission.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Operational Support Airlift Command on 1 October 1992. It was redesignated for the Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Command on 1 September 1994. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Operational Support Airlift Command on 2 June 1992. It was redesignated for the Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Command on 1 September 1994.
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