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English: The official seal of United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). From Crest & Heraldry:
The eagle symbolizes our great nation and our alertness, ready to defend our homeland. The olive branch symbolizes peace. The group of 13 arrows symbolizes war and represents the first 13 states. The eagle's head is turned toward the olive branch, indicating our desire for peace.
The shield symbolizes a warrior's primary piece of defensive equipment. The 13 alternating red and white bars on the shield represent the 13 original colonies. The chief, in blue, holds 13 six-pointed stars, a reference to the six-pointed design from General George Washington's personal flag.
A depiction of Northern Command's area of responsibility (AOR) is in the background, shielded by the eagle. On the AOR are three stars, a remembrance of each of the sites of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The stars are gold, a symbol of those who lost their lives. The gold star accorded the rightful honor and glory to the person for his offering of supreme sacrifice for his country.
The five stars at the top of the crest represent the five services: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp, and Coast Guard. The stars are eight-pointed, representing the eight points on a compass and symbolizing our mission to counter the global threat of terrorism. The stars are lined up over the AOR, depicting the umbrella of protection that USNORTHCOM provides North America.
The outside rings of red, blue, and red with the white lettering of the command's name represent the colors of the nation and national flag.
Date circa August 2003
date QS:P,+2003-08-00T00:00:00Z/10,P1480,Q5727902
Source http://www.northcom.mil/
http://www.northcom.mil/
http://www.northcom.mil/
Author United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)
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Insignia This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. These restrictions are independent of the copyright status.
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Public domain This image is in the public domain in the United States because it contains materials that originally came from a United States Armed Forces badge or logo. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain in the United States.

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23:05, 7 February 2006Thumbnail for version as of 23:05, 7 February 20061,024 × 1,024 (106 KB)Ed g2s== Summary == United States Northern Command emblem. For a description, see [http://www.northcom.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=s.who_crest Crest & Heraldry]. Source: http://www.northcom.mil/?fuseaction=photos.showphoto&ph

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