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Scarlet and Buff are the colors of the Support Units. The Powder horn and Quill indicates the occupational equipment of Captain Merriweather Lewis, who established the first Camp site in the Fort Lewis Area, the Original Unit Location. The Fort was named in the Captain's Honour. The Chevrons symbolises support and the Mountainous region where the Fort is located. The Green Field alludes to Washington State "The Evergreen State", indicating the location of Fort Lewis to that State. The Lightning flashes suggests the Insignia of the US Strike Command, which refer to the historical scope of the Unit's logistic support. | Scarlet and Buff are the colors of the Support Units. The Powder horn and Quill indicates the occupational equipment of Captain Merriweather Lewis, who established the first Camp site in the Fort Lewis Area, the Original Unit Location. The Fort was named in the Captain's Honour. The Chevrons symbolises support and the Mountainous region where the Fort is located. The Green Field alludes to Washington State "The Evergreen State", indicating the location of Fort Lewis to that State. The Lightning flashes suggests the Insignia of the US Strike Command, which refer to the historical scope of the Unit's logistic support. | ||
The | The arms were approved on 28 September 2007. 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. | ||
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