The 1st Space Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, approved on 31 January 2006, employs many of the design elements used in the creation of its Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as a unit crest. These include a polestar, a symbol of Army satellites used for navigation; an eagle representing both freedom and the constant vigilance required to safeguard it; a black background denoting space; and a pheon with orbital paths over a demi-globe that reflects the worldwide scope of gathering intelligence, conducting surveillance and reconnaissance, providing early warning, and navigation missions. Unique to the 1st Space Brigade patch is a red triangle connoting communication between satellites and soldiers in the field.
In 2013, 1st Space Brigade was honored with Army Superior Unit award for its work between March 11 and May 5, 2011 in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, subsequent tsunami, and the calamity at the Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Plant Complex.
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