Guam Army National Guard
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color and metal enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86
cm) in width overall consisting of a scarlet arch with
the motto "A' ADAHEN I TANO" in gold letters
enclosing a triple arch gateway of the Spanish colonial
period in gold metal with gold demi-sun on a blue field
behind it and green field within the gateway arches, all
upon a heraldic torse of gold and blue.
- Symbolism: The
gateway, its center gates open to the horizon,
symbolizes the Guam seat of government and its
accessibility to the Guamanian people. The demi-sun
alludes to the fact that, in terms of time, Guam lies
half a day ahead of the continental United States. The
archway is borrowed from the upper half of the border of
the official Guam seal (the basis for the Guam Army
National Guard shoulder sleeve insignia) to signify
support. The red of the arch refers to the fact that
Guam fell under enemy occupation, and Guamanians died
for the American cause in World War II. The motto means
"Guardians of the Land."
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
the Guam Army National Guard on 10 September 1984. It
was redesignated for Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment, Territorial Command, Guam Army National
Guard on 18 December 1984.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- 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 effective 30 December 1983. The insignia was
amended to correct the height of the insignia and update
the description on 3 December 2001.
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Crest
for Coat of Arms
- Description:
That for regiments and separate battalions of the Guam
Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, a demi-sun
Or bearing a stylized shield Gules, charged with a
triton shell Proper, all superimposed by a triple-arched
gateway of the Spanish period, also Proper.
- Symbolism: The
arched gateway is a symbol of Guam. The demi-sun alludes
to the fact that, in terms of time, Guam lies half a day
ahead of the continental United States. The stylized
shield-shaped, adapted from the Great Seal of the
Territory of Guam, suggests a traditional Chamorros
weapon. Red, denoting courage and sacrifice, honors the
Guamanians who died for the American cause in World War
II. The triton is native to Micronesia and has
traditionally been fashioned into signal horns,
symbolizing vigilance and military preparedness.
- Background: The
crest was approved for the Territory of Guam on 29
September 1993.
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