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The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved by telegram for the 80th Division on 20 October 1918 and officially announced on 23 June 1922. It was redesignated for the 80th Airborne Division and amended to add the airborne tab on 18 June 1951. On 13 July 1960 the insignia was redesignated for the 80th Infantry Division and amended to delete the airborne tab and change the background color from olive drab to Army green. The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was redesignated for the 80th Division on 7 September 1960. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was authorized on 27 May 1970. | The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved by telegram for the 80th Division on 20 October 1918 and officially announced on 23 June 1922. It was redesignated for the 80th Airborne Division and amended to add the airborne tab on 18 June 1951. On 13 July 1960 the insignia was redesignated for the 80th Infantry Division and amended to delete the airborne tab and change the background color from olive drab to Army green. The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was redesignated for the 80th Division on 7 September 1960. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was authorized on 27 May 1970. | ||
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