Light blue is traditionally associated with the Department of Defense, and the globe represents the health services provided for military men, women and their families both in the Continental United States and overseas. The gold rope and grid lines represent Navy Medicine and its requirement to provide “Medical Power for Naval Superiority.” The blue on the shield represents Air Force Medicine and pays tribute to their ability to rapidly reach and render “Trusted Care, Anywhere.” The maroon on the shield represents Army Medicine and its commitment “To Conserve the fighting strength.” The eight white stars represent the eight entities served by the Defense Health Agency. The staff of Asclepius is a symbol traditionally associated with military medical units. The motto, “PRO CURA MILITIS” translates to “The care of the warrior.”
A gold metal and epoxy two piece device 1.5 in diameter, consisting of the Defense Health Agency seal blazoned: Upon a light blue globe, gridlined gold and bordered with a gold rope, a shield blazoned: Per pale Azure and Murrey, entwined on a staff Or a snake Vert eyed of the second, the upper portion within an arc of eight mullets Argent, all within a bordure Or. Attached below the shield is a white scroll with a gold border inscribed “PRO CURA MILITIS” in gold letters.
