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Description279th Support Brigade DUI.png	English: Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) of the 279th Field Support Brigade, part of the Alabama Army National Guard.
Date	13 August 2009
Source	279th Support Brigade DUI from the United States Institute of Heraldry
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

Description edit

Blazon

A Gold color metal and enamel device blazoned as follows: Per fess Argent and Gules (Soldier Red) between two bars wavy Azure, in chief a saltire Gules and in base a polestar Or. Attached below two arched White lightning bolts in a wedge shape radiating towards a Blue scroll above and inscribed "INTEGRITY ALWAYS" in Gold. The dimension is 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width.

Symbolism

The red saltire is adapted from the Alabama State flag and the location of the Brigade. The two wavy bars allude to water and the unit's activation in Alaska and World War II service in the Pacific area. The polestar symbolizes direction and leadership for the training responsibilities of the Brigade. Soldier red, the color traditionally associated with Logistical units suggests the logistics support of the unit. The lightning bolts refer to speed and communication.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 13 August 2009.

Licensing edit

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. Deutsch ∙ English ∙ فارسی ∙ 日本語 ∙ русский ∙ +/−