Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Орегон, СВ США

Description
On a blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width, consisting of a yellow demi-sun superimposed by the black silhouette of two diagonally crossed bayonets and at base a white wavy bar, all below a white stylized profile of Mount Hood.
Symbolism
The colors blue and yellow/gold are adapted from the State Flag of Oregon; gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement, blue denotes loyalty and devotion. The demi-sun symbolizes the West Coast and the setting sun. The Pacific Ocean and the mighty Columbia River are represented by blue and the wavy bar. The bayonets emphasize the Oregon Army National Guard's combat readiness. The Mount Hood profile is one of the Oregon's most recognizable landmarks.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Oregon National Guard on 23 January 1950. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Oregon Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. A new design was approved on 26 September 1990. The insignia was amended to revise the symbolism of the design on 10 December 1991. The insignia was amended to correct the width of the insignia and the color of the crossed bayonets on 3 January 2002. It was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Oregon Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-783)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Огайо, СВ США

Description
On a blue triangular background, one point down, with a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) white border and a 3/16 inch (.48 cm) red border, the whole 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) wide and 3 inches (7.62 cm) high, a white disc 7/8 inch (2.22 cm) in diameter charged with a red disc 5/8 inch (1.59 cm) in diameter, above a white star 7/16 inch (1.11 cm) in diameter.
Symbolism
The design of the shoulder sleeve insignia is based on the Ohio State Flag.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Ohio National Guard on 30 November 1948. It was amended to include a symbolism on 7 May 1974. The insignia was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Ohio Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. It was redesignated for the Ohio Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-172)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Северная Дакота, СВ США

Description
On a blue shield 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width by 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in height, a sheaf of three white arrows armed and flighted red behind a stringed yellow bow with red grip, above a wreath of six twists alternating yellow and blue.
Symbolism
The three arrows and the bow are from the Seal of the State. The territory was originally a part of the Louisiana Purchase and the twists of the wreath are accordingly, gold and blue.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, North Dakota National Guard on 3 April 1950. It was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, North Dakota Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated for the North Dakota Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-171)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Северная Каролина, СВ США

Description
On a blue shield 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in height a gray hornet's nest charged with a red and gray hornet above a red entrance hole.
Symbolism
The insignia is based upon the crest approved for all regiments and separate battalions of the North Carolina National Guard.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, North Carolina Army National Guard on 22 May 1953. The insignia was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, North Carolina Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-170)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Нью Мексико, СВ США

Description
On a yellow shield (of the same shape depicted on the coat of arms of the United States) 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall including a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border, a red Zia Sun Symbol (in the same proportions as fixed by act of the New Mexico Legislature).
Symbolism
The colors red and yellow, the official colors of New Mexico, and the Zia Sun Symbol, the State's official emblem, were taken from the State flag of New Mexico.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, New Mexico National Guard on 7 March 1975. The insignia was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, New Mexico Army National Guard on 12 August 1985. It was redesignated for the New Mexico Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-583)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Нью Джерси, СВ США

Description
On a Blue shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in height, the crest for the New Jersey National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules, a lion's head erased Or langued Gules and collared with four fusils of the like.
Symbolism
The original settlements in the State were English and Dutch. The coats of arms of both countries bear lions. The original proprietor was Sir George Carteret whose arms bore the four red lozenges. As the predominant permanent settlement was of English origin, the twists of the wreath are white and red.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, New Jersey National Guard on 21 September 1955. It was amended to correct the wording in the description on 7 October 1955. The insignia was redesignated with description amended effective 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, New Jersey National Guard. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-167)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Нью Гэмпшир, СВ США

Description
On a blue shield 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in height and 2 7/16 inches (6.19 cm) in width overall, a bundle of five arrows, three in front and two in rear, points to top, within a circle composed of nine stars, the one at base twice the size of the remainder, all yellow.
Symbolism
Blue and yellow are the colors of the state flag of New Hampshire. The nine stars represent New Hampshire as the ninth state to ratify the Constitution thereby making the Constitution effective. The bundle of five arrows, taken from the New Hampshire State Seal (1776), represents the five counties of New Hampshire bound together into a common state government.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, New Hampshire National Guard on 7 March 1956. It was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, New Hampshire Army National Guard. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-289)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Небраска, СВ США

Description
On a red shield 2 7/16 inches (6.19 cm) in height by 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width an ear of corn in full ear partially husked proper on a wreath of six twists alternating yellow and blue.
Symbolism
Nebraska is known as the "Cornhusker State." As the territory was originally a part of the Louisiana Purchase, the twists of the wreath are yellow and blue.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Nebraska National Guard on 17 February 1950. It was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Nebraska Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated for the Nebraska Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-165)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Монтана, СВ США

Description
On a yellow disc 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter, eight orange rays behind a blue snow-capped mountain peak, all inset 1/8 inch (.32 cm).
Symbolism
The design elements were taken from the Great Seal of the State of Montana. The mountain peaks allude to “Montana” a Spanish word for mountain.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Montana National Guard on 27 May 1952. It was redesignated for all nondivisional units of the Montana National Guard on 2 September 1955. The insignia was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Montana Army National Guard. It was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Montana Army National Guard Element, Joint Forces Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-164)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Миссури, СВ США

Description
On a red shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height, a black bear standing erect on a wreath of six twists alternating yellow and blue.
Symbolism
The grizzly bear is native in Missouri and has been a portion of the State Seal since 1822. The territory was originally a part of the Louisiana Purchase and the twists of the wreath are accordingly yellow and blue.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Missouri National Guard on 30 September 1949. It was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Missouri Army National Guard. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-486)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Миннесота, СВ США

Description
A blue shield edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in height and 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in width overall, charged at upper center with a white star emitting seven white rays chevronwise to base terminating above a white engrailed horizontal line.
Symbolism
The shield is in two colors, blue and white, the colors of the Minnesota State flag. The white appears as a border around a sky-blue shield and a star in the upper half of the shield, rays emanating from the star, with a wavy bar across the lower half of the shield. The star symbolizes the North Star, as Minnesota is widely known as the "North Star State," with the motto "L'Etoile du Nord" incorporated in the State flag and the State seal. The white wavy bar across the lower half of the shield symbolizes water, as Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and the name Minnesota is said to be derived from the Sioux Indian language and to mean "water tinted like the sky," or "sky-tinted water."
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Minnesota Army National Guard on 23 April 1970. It was redesignated with description amended on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Minnesota Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated for the Minnesota Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-535)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Мичиган, СВ США

Description
On a blue shield 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in height and 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width, a yellow griffin segreant on a twist of yellow and blue.
Symbolism
The shoulder sleeve insignia is adapted from the crest of the Michigan Army National Guard. The griffin is a symbol of vigilance and readiness. As the original exploration and settlement within the State was French, the twists of the wreath are yellow (gold) and blue.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Michigan National Guard on 7 March 1949. It was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Michigan Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated for the Michigan Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-485)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Массачусетс, СВ США

Description
On a red pentagonal background 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter with one side up a yellow and blue wreath supporting a right arm bent at the elbow, clothed and ruffled, the hand grasping a broad sword, all yellow.
Symbolism
The design is that of the crest of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which was adopted 13 December 1780. The right arm, bent at the elbow, is an ancient European heraldic symbol which is thought to symbolize the arm of God.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Massachusetts National Guard on 5 June 1950. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Massachusetts Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. It was redesignated retroactive to 1 October 2003 for the Massachusetts Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-163)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Индиана, СВ США

Description
On an ultramarine blue shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden yellow border, a star above a flaming torch emitting seven rays, all golden yellow.
Symbolism
The design elements are taken from the Indiana state flag. The torch signifies liberty and enlightenment; the rays around the torch represent their far reaching influence. The one large star above the torch represents Indiana.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Indiana National Guard on 17 May 1949. It was redesignated effective 1 May 1984, with description revised, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Indiana Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated for the Indiana Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-482)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Айдахо, СВ США

Description
On a blue (ultramarine) shield 2 15/16 inches (7.46 cm) in height and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in width overall, a gold elk shaded and detailed gold brown, facing to the front with head turned slightly to the right, couped at the shoulder issuing from a wreath of six twists alternating yellow and blue (grotto) all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
The elk's head to the neck with full antlers is the crest which appeared on the first territorial seal of Idaho adopted on 5 March 1866.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Idaho Army National Guard on 28 July 1975. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Idaho Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated for the Idaho Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-586)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Гавайи, СВ США

Description
On a Gold disc, 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in diameter overall within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Green border, the head of Kamehameha I with his feathered helmet Proper (face brown, helmet red).
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Hawaii National Guard on 14 March 1949. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Hawaii National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was amended to correct the dimensions on 29 September 1997. It was redesignated for the Hawaii Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-479)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии островной территории Гуам, СВ США

Description
On a pointed oval shield, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, and within an 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border, a landscape similar to that depicted in the coat of arms of Guam, with sky and sea in light blue, land areas green, palm tree with green foliage and brown trunk and in left foreground a canoe in brown with white sail.
Symbolism
The design is based on the coat of arms of Guam, showing land, sea and sky, with an ancient flying proa (canoe) approaching the beach near the mouth of the Agana River, and a palm tree in the foreground. The shape of the insignia is that of the sling stones used by the ancient Chamorros in hunting and fighting.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Guam Army National Guard on 26 May 1981. It was redesignated for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Territorial Command, Guam Army National Guard with the description amended effective 30 December 1983. The insignia was amended to correct the height of the insignia and update the description on 3 December 2001. It was redesignated for the Guam Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-668)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Джорджия, СВ США

Description
On a white disc within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in diameter overall a red boar's head with white tusks and eye, holding in the mouth a green oak branch all on a wreath of six twists, alternately white and red.
Symbolism
The boar's head on the wreath is an adaptation of the crest authorized for the color bearing units of the Georgia Army National Guard. The wild boar symbolizes courage and ferocity. The boar's head from the arms of James Oglethorpe, founder of the Colony of Georgia, is also an emblem of hospitality. The colors red, white and blue are the official colors of Georgia.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Georgia Army National Guard on 28 May 1970. The insignia was redesignated effective 30 December 1983 for Headquarters, State Area Command, Georgia Army National Guard. It was redesignated for the Georgia Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-537)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Флорида, СВ США

Description
On a red shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height, a trace outline of "Castillo de Marcos" in white.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Florida Army National Guard on 7 March 1949. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Florida Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-478)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Делавер, СВ США

Description
On a pale blue oval background 3 inches (7.62 cm) by 2 1/16 inches (5.24 cm) with long axis horizontal, the crest of the Delaware National Guard Proper.
Symbolism
A griffin was the device of Lord De la Warre and the three discs are from the Arms of William Penn.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Delaware National Guard on 12 February 1948. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Delaware Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-476)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Коннектикут, СВ США

Description
On a yellow equilateral triangle one point up, each side of which measures three inches (7.62 cm), the crest of the Connecticut National Guard: On a wreath of six twists alternating white and red, a grape vine supported and fructed proper.
Symbolism
The grapevine appears as the device of Connecticut as early as 1759. As the predominant population within the state was of English origin, the twists of the wreath are white and red.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Connecticut National Guard on 30 November 1949. It was redesignated with the description amended for the Headquarters, State Area Command, Connecticut Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-475)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии федерального округа Колумбия , СВ США

Description
On a red three-sided background 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in height and 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in width with the base straight and the sides arced, the crest of the National Guard of the District of Columbia Proper.
Symbolism
The dome of the United States Capitol typifies the District of Columbia and the rising sun is from the District of Columbia seal. The District lies within the territory of the original thirteen states whose predominant population was of English origin; accordingly, the twists of the wreath are white and red.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the District of Columbia National Guard on 7 June 1948. It was redesignated for Headquarters, District Area Command, District of Columbia Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the District of Columbia Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-477)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Колорадо, СВ США

Description
Centered on a disc 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in diameter overall composed of three horizontal stripes of equal width of blue, white and blue, a yellow disc 5/8 inch (1.59 cm) in diameter within a scarlet letter "C" edged with white, and all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border.
Symbolism
The design is taken from the Colorado State flag.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and other nondivisional units, Colorado National Guard on 4 November 1955. The insignia was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Colorado Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. It was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Colorado Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-159)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Арканзас, СВ США

Description
On a white diamond with a blue border bearing twenty-five white stars, 2 7/16 inches (6.19 cm) in height and 3 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) in width overall, a red razor-back hog.
Symbolism
The diamond shape, taken from the State flag, signifies that Arkansas is the only diamond bearing state in the Union. The twenty-five stars on the border show it was the twenty-fifth state admitted to the union. The wild hogs known as razor-backs were native to the Arkansas wilderness.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Arkansas National Guard on 16 May 1952. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Arkansas Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated for the Arkansas Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-157)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Калифорния, СВ США

Description
On a blue hexagon one side up, 1 3/4 inches (4.45 cm) on a side, a setting sun behind a grizzly bear passant on a grassy field all proper on a twist of yellow and red.
Symbolism
California is the Sunset State, the Golden Gate Commonwealth. The grizzly bear was on the flag of the California Republic. As the original settlement within the State was of Spanish origin, the twists of the wreath are yellow and red.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, California National Guard on 21 May 1952. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, California Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the California Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-158)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Аризона, СВ США

Description
On a seven-sided shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 3 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) in width, the background divided horizontally yellow above blue, three red rays issuing upward from center point, overall two arrows crossed diagonally and a bayonet, point up, all white.
Symbolism
The background of the shield alludes to the State flag of Arizona and the unit's location. The white crossed arrows are an Indian symbol of peace and reflect the unit's home area and heritage. The bayonet symbolizes the unit's commitment and readiness to fight to defend the nation.
Background
The first design of the shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Arizona National Guard on 17 February 1956. It was redesignated with description amended effective 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Arizona Army National Guard. This insignia was cancelled and a new design of the shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for Headquarters, State Area Command, Arizona Army National Guard on 5 August 1988. It was redesignated for the Arizona Army National Guard Element, Joint Forces Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-751)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Аляска , СВ США

Description
On a blue shield 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, seven white stars forming the Big Dipper, a part of the constellation Ursa Major.
Symbolism
The stars of the most conspicuous constellation in the northern sky symbolize the allocation of the unit.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Alaska National Guard on 9 April 1954. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Alaska Army National Guard with the description amended on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated for the Alaska Army National Guard Element, Joint Forces Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-156).

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии США штата Алабама

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
Resting on a bar of white and red twists, a sprig of cotton plant, green leaves with white full bursting boll, all on a gray disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in diameter within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border.
Symbolism
Cotton is a great element of wealth in the State. As the predominant original settlement within the State was of English origin, the twists of the wreath are white and red.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Alabama Army National Guard on 15 December 1948. The insignia was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Alabama Army National Guard on 15 August 1985. It was redesignated retroactive to 1 October 2003, for the Alabama Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-474)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Вайоминг, СВ США

Description
On a blue rectangle within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height overall, a galloping horse and rider, both yellow.
Symbolism
The colors blue and gold refer to the fact that Wyoming was a part of the Louisiana Purchase and once belonged to France. The horse and rider, having played a vital role in the settling, development, and defense of the State, are a well-known symbol of Wyoming.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Wyoming National Guard on 25 February 1953. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Wyoming Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-186)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Висконсин, СВ США

Description
On a red shield, 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in height, a badger's face, black with white markings and red tongue.
Symbolism
The red of the background is one of the National colors. The badger is from the crest of the State Seal of Wisconsin and alludes to the State nickname "The Badger State."
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Wisconsin National Guard on 2 December 1952. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Wisconsin Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was amended to correct the wording of the description and symbolism on 7 August 1986. It was redesignated for the Wisconsin Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-185)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Западная Вирджиния, СВ США

Description
On a dark blue disc 2 3/16 inches (5.56 cm) in diameter overall an ax and a rifle crossed in saltire above a powder horn, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border all yellow.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, West Virginia National Guard on 18 September 1950. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, West Virginia Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated for the West Virginia Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-183)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Вашингтон, СВ США

Description
On a white shield with a green 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in height overall, a black raven with wings addorsed and inverted issuing out of a yellow ducal coronet.
Symbolism
The design is the crest of the coat of arms of George Washington. The State of Washington is a part of the "Oregon Territory," the American title which was established in 1846.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Washington National Guar on 15 August 1952. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Washington Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-184)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Вирджиния, СВ США

Description
On a scarlet five-sided polygon tapered and pointed at top a gray saltire within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) gray border the scarlet area edged white, the saltire charged with a white chain throughout, crossed and broken at center by a white spear bendwise, 3 5/16 inches (8.41 cm) in height and 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width overall.
Symbolism
The scarlet is for bravery and also alludes to the blood of Virginia troops shed in defense of State and Nation. The color gray and the saltire refer to the Confederacy and also to unity of strength. The spear severing the chain symbolizes the breaking of the "chains of tyranny," and the constant readiness of the Virginia Commonwealth to fight for freedom, the color white referring to purity of purpose.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Virginia National Guard on 23 November 1956. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Virginia Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated for the Virginia Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-246)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии Американских Виргинских островов, СВ США

Description
On a shield 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in height overall, within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, divided horizontally at center the upper part of light blue (forget-me-not blue) and lower part ultramarine blue, with three green (primitive green) isosceles triangles coincident with the partition line; above the center triangle a yellow disk with three yellow beams radiating to top corners and center.
Symbolism
The light blue and ultramarine blue represent the clear skies and waters of the Virgin Islands. The three green triangles refer to the principal islands of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. The golden yellow disk with three radiating beams symbolizes the originally activated four units (HHD VIARNG, 666th Band, 661st MP Company and 662d MP Company), refers to the sunlight of the Islands and also forms the initials VI of the Virgin Islands.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Virgin Islands Army National Guard on 9 May 1974. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, Territorial Area Command, Virgin Islands Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated for the Virgin Islands Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 30 March 2009. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-576)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Вермонт, СВ США

Description
On a yellow diamond with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) green border, horizontal axis 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) and vertical axis 2 inches (5.08 cm) overall, a black colonial cocked hat with white piping and white button with a pine sprig proper and gray lining.
Symbolism
The design is based on the historical origins of the Vermont National Guard, as the Green Mountain Boys, formed in 1764, who wore a sprig of pine in their hats. The background colors of green and gold (yellow) are the traditional Vermont colors.
Background
The first and current design of the shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Vermont National Guard on 15 February 1952. That design was rescinded and a new/second design approved on 3 January 1957. This second design was cancelled and the first design reinstated for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Vermont Army National Guard on 26 July 1976. The insignia was redesignated with its description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Vermont Army National on 30 December 1983. It was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Vermont Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the authorizations and description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-182)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Юта, СВ США

Description
On a white disc with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter overall, a silhouette of the State of Utah bearing a Mormon militiaman in white.
Symbolism
The militiaman represents a member of the Mormon battalion, predecessor of the present day Utah Army National Guard. Red, white and blue are our national colors.
Background
The first design was approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Utah National Guard on 1 February 1956. It was amended to approve the insignia for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and other nondivisional units of the Utah National Guard. The first design was rescinded (cancelled) and a second design approved on 5 March 1964. The insignia was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Utah Army National Guard and the description amended on 30 December 1983. The third and current design of the shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 10 October 1996. It was redesignated for the Utah Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-828)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Техас, СВ США

Description
On a blue disc edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter overall, a white star within an open garland composed of a branch of oak and a branch of laurel both white, the crossed branches surmounted above their point of intersection and below the star by a wreath of six twists, alternating white and red.
Symbolism
The design is an adaptation of the seal of Texas, the “Lone Star State.”
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Texas National Guard on 22 September 1955. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Texas Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. It was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Texas Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-180)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Теннеси, СВ США

Description
A disk 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in diameter with a blue 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border edged with 1/16 inch (.16 cm) of white inner border, and a red center 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter, bearing on a wreath of six twists, alternating white and red, upon a green mound, a green hickory tree, charged with three white stars, one and two.
Symbolism
The hickory tree refers to Andrew Jackson who was known as "Old Hickory" because of his toughness as a fighter. The three white stars which appear on the State flag allude to the three grand divisions or areas of the State: East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee and West Tennessee. The white and red twists of the wreath refer to the English origin of the original settlers.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Tennessee Army National Guard on 29 May 1950. It was amended to add symbolism of the design on 1 April 1974. The insignia was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Tennessee Army National Guard. It was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Tennessee Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-179)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Южная Дакота, СВ США

Description
A blue shield 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, charged with a coyote statant Proper on a wreath of yellow and blue.
Symbolism
The coyote is a native of South Dakota. As the territory was originally a part of the Louisiana Purchase, the twists of the wreath are yellow and blue.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, South Dakota National Guard on 27 December 1951. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, South Dakota Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the South Dakota Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-178)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Южная Каролина, СВ США

Description
On a blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, 2 7/16 inches (6.19 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a palmetto tree on a mound and in upper left corner a crescent, both white.
Symbolism
The shoulder sleeve insignia is adapted from the crest of the South Carolina Army National Guard.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, South Carolina National Guard on 19 March 1952. It was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, South Carolina Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the South Carolina Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-177)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Род-Айленд, СВ США

Description
A stylized shield edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border, 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) high and 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) wide overall, divided vertically white and blue bearing a diagonally crossed anchor and sword counterchanged.
Symbolism
The State flag of Rhode Island is white, recalling the white uniforms worn by the state's soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Blue refers to the importance of the sea to Rhode Island in all aspects of its civic and commercial history. The sword represents the National Guard and the U.S. Army. The anchor is adapted from the state flag of Rhode Island. Red signifies courage and sacrifice and with white and blue, refers to the flag of the United States.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 12 August 1993. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-176)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии Пуэрто-Рико, СВ США

Description
On a shield 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 2 13/16 inches (7.14 cm) in height overall, within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border a field of red having in base three waves of blue, white and blue and overall a beveled white cross throughout shaded silver gray between and behind at each flank a portion of a yellow tower with two battlements rising from the waves and extending over the horizontal arms of the cross.
Symbolism
The white (or silver) cross and red ground refer to the fact that the city of San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico and the site of the Headquarters Puerto Rico National Guard, was one of the first Christian communities established in America (1508). The three wavy blue, white and blue bars symbolize water and in addition to also alluding to San Juan harbor are used to indicate that Puerto Rico is an island. The two castle towers allude to the fortress of El Moro which once protected the harbor and now refers to the constant readiness of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard to defend its homeland and combat the forces of aggression. The entire design of the cross and towers as well as the colors red and yellow allude to the Spanish discovery and settlement of Puerto Rico and its Spanish heritage and culture.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and noncolor bearing units of the Puerto Rico National Guard on 9 October 1967. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Puerto Rico Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated for the Puerto Rico Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-466)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Пенсильвания, СВ США

Description
On a red keystone 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in height and 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width, with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, the coat of arms of the State of Pennsylvania in yellow.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Pennsylvania National Guard on 6 May 1948. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Pennsylvania Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-175)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Оклахома, СВ США

Description
On a light blue shield 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in height and 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in width, an Indian's head in profile, copper-colored, with black eyes and hair, wearing a war bonnet of white feathers tipped scarlet and banded ultramarine blue.
Symbolism
The shoulder sleeve insignia is adapted from the crest of the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Oklahoma National Guard on 9 May 1952. It was redesignated on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Oklahoma Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-173)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Нью Йорк, СВ США

Description
On an ultramarine blue trapezoid with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border, 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall, a scarlet sword surmounted by a stylized yellow crown of seven points.
Symbolism
New York State is represented by the crown, recalling the crown on the Statue of Liberty, symbol of the city and state, which emphasizes the traditional freedoms long associated with New York. The sword represents the National Guard and denotes readiness. Blue refers to the many waterways and natural water resources of New York and is taken from the state flag. Red reflects courage; gold is for excellence.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized for Headquarters, State Area Command, New York Army National Guard on 18 February 1994. It was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the New York Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-811)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Невада, СВ США

Description
On a blue background in the shape of the State of Nevada with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in width and 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height overall, a star one point up within an open garland of sagebrush, both white.
Symbolism
The star above a wreath of sagebrush is taken from the state flag. The star suggests the state of Nevada as does the shape of the patch.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Nevada National Guard on 21 May 1952. It was redesignated with description amended on 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Nevada Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated for the Nevada Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-166)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Миссисипи, СВ США

Description
Centered on a light blue square, edged white within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border (the square 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) on a side) and turned on its diagonal axis, a white magnolia blossom with yellow center and with green leaves forming the lower angle of the square behind a black trident with white detail and outline.
Symbolism
The magnolia blossom is the State flower of Mississippi and Neptune's trident is symbolic of the great river, Neptune being known in mythology as the "Father of Waters." The light blue of the background is for Infantry.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Mississippi National Guard on 25 August 1960. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Mississippi Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Mississippi Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-296)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Мэриленд, СВ США

Description
On a black disc 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in diameter within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) gold border, the shield of the Great Seal of Maryland Proper (1st and 4th quarters, yellow and black; 2nd and 3rd quarters, white and red).
Symbolism
The first and fourth quarters of the shield are the arms of the Calvert family and the second and third quarters are those of the Crossland family which Cecil Calvert inherited from his grandmother, Alicia, wife of Leonard Calvert, the father of George, first Lord Baltimore.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment on 8 March 1949. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Maryland Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. The insignia was redesignated for the Maryland Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-484)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Мэн, СВ США

Description
On a blue shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width by 3 inches (7.62 c,) in height with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border a green pine tree with yellow trunk silhouetted against a yellow sun with pointed rays and issuing from a green mound.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Maine National Guard on 19 August 1949. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Maine Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-483)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Луизиана, СВ США

Description
On a blue octagon edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, the overall dimensions 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in height and in width, a white pelican with yellow bill and blue eye, feeding three silver gray young all in a yellow nest.
Symbolism
The design is taken from the device used on the Louisiana State Seal and is the crest approved for the regiments and separate battalions of the Louisiana Army National Guard. The colors yellow and blue are taken from the Louisiana State Flag.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and other nondivisional elements of the Louisiana Army National Guard on 18 June 1969. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Louisiana Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-521)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Кентукки, СВ США

Description
On a shield 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall triparted blue, white and red with a yellow chief, a white long rifle barrel up outlined in blue diagonally from upper left to lower right, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border.
Symbolism
Red, white and blue are our national colors. The yellow, red and blue allude to the combat arms: Armor (Cavalry), Artillery and Infantry. The long rifle is inseparably associated with the early history of Kentucky prior to and after its admission to the Union as the fifteenth State.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Kentucky Army National Guard on 7 December 1973. The insignia was redesignated with the description amended for the Headquarters, State Area Command, Kentucky Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. It was redesignated for the Kentucky Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description effective 1 October 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-566)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Канзас, СВ США

Description
On a blue disc 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter a sunflower proper (yellow petals, brown center).
Symbolism
The sunflower is the State flower. The sunflower sets on a field of dark blue representing the territory as an original portion of the Louisiana Purchase, which made the future lands of Kansas a part of the United States.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Kansas National Guard on 22 October 1951. It was redesignated for all nondivisional units of the Kansas National Guard on 13 June 1956. The insignia was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Kansas Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. It was redesignated effective 1 October 2003, for the Kansas Army National Guard Element, Joint Force Headquarters and amended to update the description and add a symbolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-160)

Нарукавный знак Национальной гвардии штата Айова, СВ США

Description
On a yellow-edged red olla (Mexican water flash) 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in height overall a yellow hawk's head with blue details of beak and eye resting on a torse of six segments alternately yellow and blue.
Symbolism
The shape of the insignia is a reference to that of the 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division which was worn by Iowa guardsmen for approximately 50 years. The hawk's head on the gold and blue torse is adapted from the crest of the Iowa Army National Guard.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Iowa Army National Guard on 5 July 1968. It was redesignated for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and nondivisional elements of the Iowa Army National Guard on 21 October 1970. The insignia was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Iowa Army National Guard on 30 December 1983. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-498)

Нарукавный знак Объединенного штаба Национальной гвардии штата Иллинойс, СВ США