Formed in 2009, the 17th Sustainment Brigade is the largest brigade in the Nevada Army National Guard. The Brigade has operational control of the 757th Combat Sustainment and Support Battalion, the 17th Special Troops Battalion, and other subordinate units, accounting for more than 1,500 Soldiers in all—roughly half the number in all the Nevada ARNG. Its first deployment came in 2016, when it completed a nine-month assignment overseeing and conducting sustainment operations at locations throughout the Middle East.
The Brigade’s motto, “Victory Through Endurance,” emphasizes the critical role that sustainment plays in any Army operation, whether it’s a week-long training exercise or an open-ended contingency operation.
The 17th Sustainment Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, or unit patch, pays homage to the unit’s home state in numerous ways. Cobalt blue in the field of the insignia is the state color of Nevada; the five-pointed star is inspired by the same star found on the Nevada state flag; the ram is the desert bighorn sheep, state animal of Nevada; and of course the shape of the insignia—the suit of spades from a deck of cards—evokes the images of casino resorts that millions visit each year.
If you’re picking up the 17th Sustainment Brigade unit patch today, check out the links below for information on other insignia worn by members of this unit.
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