DENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia
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On a shield shaped silver metal and epoxied device 1 1/8 (2.86cm) in height blazoned as follows: Murrey, a pile enarched Argent; overall a Greek sword bendwise surmounted by a helm of Pallas Argent (Silver); the shield is surmounting a caduceus of the last. Attached below the shield, a bi-parted White scroll inscribed with SERVICE TOto the left and THE CORPS to the right, in Silver.
The emblem of the United States Military Academy consists of the helmet of Pallas Athene, which has for centuries been the symbol of wisdom and learning, over a Greek sword, the symbol of the military profession. The two together typify the military and educational functions of the Academy. The enarched pile suggests a valley shape, alluding to the Hudson Valley where the school is located. The colors maroon and white are indicative of the Medical Corps. The caduceus is also symbolic of the medical profession. Silver metal denotes precision and sterility.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 September 2017