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ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AIRLIFT COMMAND
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in width overall, a white mullet charged with a red pentagon one point down, encircled by a blue annulet counterchanged.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with aviation. The star symbolizes excellence, authority and command. It is combined with an annulet representing complete service and total readiness. The pentagon refers to the Command's location in the National Capital Area. Red, white and blue are our national colors.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Operational Support Airlift Command on 1 Oct 1992. It was redesignated for the Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Command on 1 Sep 1994. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-799)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a gold vol enclosing a blue field bearing a white star charged with a red pentagon, one point down encircled by a blue annulet counterchanged; overall a red scroll at top inscribed "WARTIME" and a red scroll at bottom inscribed "READINESS" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with aviation. The star symbolizes excellence, authority and command. It is combined with an annulet representing complete service and total readiness. The pentagon refers to the Command's location in the National Capital Area. Red, white and blue are our national colors. The golden wings allude to the Command's mission.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Operational Support Airlift Command on 2 Jun 1992. It was redesignated for the Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Command on 1 Sep 1994.





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