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70TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a green area bearing three gold chevrons with the right leg of each simulating a lightning flash, all interlaced above a horizontal buff area and the whole enclosed across the top by an enarched red scroll inscribed "VIS PER SUSTENTATIONEM" in gold, and across its base by a gold 18th century powder horn, with its sling entwining a gold feather that passes along the lower edge of the horn with its shaft and the large part of the horn to the left.

Symbolism
Scarlet and buff are the colors for Support. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. The powder horn and feather indicate the occupational equipment of Captain Merriweather Lewis, who established the first campsite in the Fort Lewis area, the original unit location, and in whose honor the Fort was named. The chevrons, symbolic of support, represent the mountainous region where the unit was located. The green area and the gold color refer to the flag of Washington, the "Evergreen State." The simulated lightning flashes, suggested by the three flashes on the device of the U.S. Strike Command, refer to the historic scope of the unit's logistic support.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 28 January 1970. It was amended to update the description and revise the symbolism on 28 September 2007.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron enhanced Or and Vert, issuing from a powder horn fesswise, large part to dexter and resting on a quill, shaft point to dexter, with the sling entwining both are three chevronels braced with sinister legs beveled twice of the first; a bordure quarterly Buff and Gules.

Crest

None.

Motto

VIS PER SUSTENTATIONEM (Strength Through Support).

Symbolism

Shield

Scarlet and buff are the colors for Support. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. The powder horn and feather indicate the occupational equipment of Captain Merriweather Lewis, who established the first campsite in the Fort Lewis area, the original unit location, and in whose honor the Fort was named. The chevrons, symbolic of support, represent the mountainous region where the unit was located. The green area and the gold color refer to the flag of Washington, the "Evergreen State." The simulated lightning flashes, suggested by the three flashes on the device of the U.S. Strike Command, refer to the historic scope of the unit's logistic support.

Crest

None.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 28 September 2007.





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