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- Heraldry and Insignia of the California
State Military Forces
- 640th Support Battalion
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- Distinctive
Unit Insignia
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- Design Approved: 1 August 2001
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- Shield: Azure (Ultramarine Blue), on a
sunburst Or a taeguk Proper garnished and fimbriated of the second
enclosed by four flagstones, one, two and one Gules; to dexter
chief and sinister base two arrowheads Tenne.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions
of the California Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure,
the setting sun behind a grizzly bear passant on a grassy field,
all Proper.
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- Symbolism: Azure (Ultramarine Blue) and orange
refer to Aviation, a new mission of the unit. The unit's heritage
of the 240th Support Battalion is recalled by the sunburst, taeguk
and arrowheads. The four flagstones represent the Korean War
campaigns for which the consolidated unit was awarded campaign
streamers and also denote the stepping stones to achievement,
past and present, which distinguish the new battalion. Scarlet
signifies courage and sacrifice, gold symbolizes excellence.
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- Motto: Forward and Above.
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- Coat of Arms
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