U.S. Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Command, A-1-799

Description/Blazon
On a blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in width overall, a white mullet charged with a red pentagon one point down, encircled by a blue annulet counterchanged.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with aviation. The star symbolizes excellence, authority and command. It is combined with an annulet representing complete service and total readiness. The pentagon refers to the Command's location in the National Capital Area. Red, white and blue are our national colors.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Operational Support Airlift Command on 1 Oct 1992. It was redesignated for the Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Command on 1 Sep 1994.

(TIOH Drawing Number A-1-799)
Information & Plaques Courtesy of The Institute of Heraldry!!