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Sustainment Center of Excellence (Fort Lee, Virginia) Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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Нарукавный знак Комендантского Специального Подразделения Государственной Пограничной Службы Украины
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Description
A shield-shaped embroidered item blazoned as follows: Argent, a torch of knowledge enflamed Or, the torch base Argent (Silver Gray), between five mullets Azure; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border. Overall dimensions are 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width by 3 inches (7.62 cm) in length.
Symbolism
Red, white, and blue are the national colors. The torch of knowledge symbolizes the training functions of the Center to transform service members into proficient logistic leaders and soldiers. Gold/yellow denotes excellence. The five stars represent the five major elements of Sustainment – maintenance, supply, transportation, human resources, and financial services.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 1 January 2009. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-956)
A shield-shaped embroidered item blazoned as follows: Argent, a torch of knowledge enflamed Or, the torch base Argent (Silver Gray), between five mullets Azure; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border. Overall dimensions are 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width by 3 inches (7.62 cm) in length.
Symbolism
Red, white, and blue are the national colors. The torch of knowledge symbolizes the training functions of the Center to transform service members into proficient logistic leaders and soldiers. Gold/yellow denotes excellence. The five stars represent the five major elements of Sustainment – maintenance, supply, transportation, human resources, and financial services.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 1 January 2009. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-956)