US Army Dental Activity Fort Benning
US ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY FORT BENNING
Official blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a silver torch with a red flame in saltire with a silver bayonet over a maroon Greek cross on a silver disc above silver laurel branches with silver rays issuing from the upper half of the disc; encircling the rays a maroon motto scroll inscribed with the words "DEDICATED TO DENTISTRY" in silver letters; the scroll terminating upon the ends of the laurel branches at either side.
Origin/meaning
Maroon and white (Silver) are the colors associated with the Medical Corps. The bayonet and torch refer to the Infantry School at Fort Benning and rest over a maroon Greek cross, a traditional symbol for medical service, alluding to the support mission of the DENTAC to the fort and the school. The circular shape and rays emanating from it refer to the Kasihta Indians, a lower Creek tribe whose town site was eventually to become Fort Benning. The sun references the Kasihtas' belief they descended from it. The laurel branch, an award for dedication, refers to the unit's motto.
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved 21 October 1980.
Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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