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U.S. ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY, FORT CARSON
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A device of silver color metal and enamel 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a blue mountain silhouette bearing a maroon pointed cross on a silver lozenge; all above and partially enclosed by a semicircular maroon motto scroll bearing in silver letters the words "DEDICATION PRIDE SERVICE."

Symbolism
Maroon and white (silver and white are interchangeable in heraldry) are the colors of the Army Medical Department. The cross, a traditional symbol of mercy, is within a square, suggesting a fortification, and is placed at the base of a mountain symbol representing the major geographic feature of Fort Carson.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 May 1980.  It was cancelled effective 30 September 2016, when the unit was discontinued.





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