Description: The emblem is the shape of a spearhead, bordered in black, with two colored fields, the upper one green and the lower one black. The fields are separated by a black diagonal strip edged in white. A black Maltese Cross trimmed in white is on the green field and a gold griffin is on the black field. The phrase “First Takes Care of its Own” is written in black letters on a gold scroll beneath the black field.
Significance: The griffin is a creature taken from Greek Mythology that seeks hidden treasures while protecting its own treasure from intruders. The griffin symbolizes the search for the treasure of knowledge in areas yet unknown and unexplored. The Maltese Cross, historically awarded to the bravest and most courageous military men indicates a devotion to duty and a dedication of success. The cross is positioned above the black diagonal strip indicating a higher ideal in life to which man should strive.
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