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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description

A silver metal and epoxied device 1 1/4 inch (3.18cm) in height blazoned as follows: Sable, issuant from behind a demi-globe in base Azure fimbriated and grid-lined Argent (Silver Gray) encircled by two crossing orbit rings of the last, a pheon, point up Or between four mullets, two and two chevronwise, Argent, and in dexter a polestar of the last. Attached below the shield, a black scroll inscribed “LUTUM AD SPATIUM” in silver.


Symbolism

Black and gold together symbolize the United States Army. Black signifies the vast infinity of space and gold denotes high standards for excellence. The demi-globe represents the earth as seen from space and symbolizes the global operations of the command. The crossed orbital rings denote the unity of United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) with joint and combined partners. The gold pheon represents the combat power of Army Space. Four stars represent the four-star combatant commander of USSPACECOM. The Polaris star signifies constant presence and vigilance in space now and into the future. The motto translates to, “MUD TO SPACE.”


Background

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 July 2020.






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