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DENTAL CLINIC COMMAND FORT RUCKER, US ARMY
Official blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a white enamel open book above a pair of silver wings; centered in front of the book, with point down, a silver sword entwined by a serpent and surmounted below center by a maroon cross.
Origin/meaning
Maroon and white are the colors of the Medical Corps, and the cross is a symbol of aid and assistance. The open book represents dental knowledge which readily available for the support of the Army family. The sword is symbolic of the Army while the serpent refers to the healing arts. The wings suggest the aviation activities at Fort Rucker.
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Dental Activity, Fort Rucker on 2 March 1982. It was redesignated for the Dental Clinic Command, Fort Rucker on 4 April 1996.
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