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On an ultramarine blue background, the united states army air force star sits above a winged arabic number nine, which is the unit s designation. Uniform and insignia guide to the wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia department of the army pamphlet 6701 h i s t o r y. Military shoulder patches s selection of military shoulder patches is the most complete collection of authentic military patches available. This patch has been assigned to many different units but all of them have 94th in the name because of the design of the patch, such as 94th infantry division, 94th.
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The fourth air force provided air defense for the western united states until 1943. Army, your insignias represent your rank, unit, skills and occupation, making you easily identifiable to other soldiers. The winged star symbolizes army air forces, while the four golden rays represent the unit s numerical designation. Division insignia of the united states army wikipedia. Generally, your military occupational specialty mos determines your branch.
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Ninetyone divisions saw action during world war ii. Military army air forces patches page 1 of 6 information extracted from the book us army patches. These pieces are worn as a matter of pride of place in the army as well as for identification. A shoulder sleeve insignia often abbreviated ssi, is an embroidered patch worn on some.
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