The pentagon shape alludes to the Department of Defense (DOD). The stars within a blue border denote excellence and achievement, while the globe signifies the worldwide operations of the Military Postal Service Agency (MPSA). The eagle silhouette is from the MPSA seal, referring to the close association with the U.S. Postal Service. The swords symbolize the military nature of the organization. Overall, the emblem represents the mission to provide efficient and responsive processing, transportation, and distribution of personal and official mail within the DOD.