U.S. ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY, FORT BLISS
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a blue disc with a maroon Maltese cross centered thereon, the cross bearing on its center a gold disc charged with a white five-pointed star and around its arms a gold annulet inscribed "PREVENT PRESERVE PROTECT" in black letters, the words separated by the points of a white delta symbol placed overall.
Maroon and white are colors used for the Army Dental Corps. Gold and silver (white) denote the two precious metals used by the dental profession. The Greek letter delta is equivalent to the English D, the first letter of the word dentistry; the maroon Maltese cross alludes to the "Hospitalers" (Knights of St. John) and presents military and civilian aid and assistance. An annulet connotes unity and a star connotes leadership and together all of the above represent the overall mission and capabilities of the organization. The white star also refers to Texas, the disc and delta to the sunny climate and Rocky Mountains area of Fort Bliss, the unit's home.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 Feb 1981. It was cancelled effective 30 September 2016, when the unit was discontinued.