Club Logo & Lineage Flashcards
What are the main components of the SAMC logo?
The initials, SSG rank insignia, the eagle, the laurel, the lightening bolt, the sword, and the streamers
What initials are on the logo? What do they stand for?
SAM*C. The initials Stand for Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and are separated by three stars which represent the “Be, Know, and Do” for the NCO
What rank is on the logo? What does it reflect?
SSG (Staff Sergeant). It reflects Audie Murphy’s highest enlisted rank.
What does the laurel represent?
The individual achievement of the NCOs in the club
What does the lightning bolt represent?
Swift and decisive action taken by the NCO
What animal is on the logo? Where? What does it represent?
The Bald Eagle sits in the center of the logo. It is our national bird and a symbol of freedom, the intent of the club to be nationwide.
What does the sword represent?
A historical reference; the sword is a tool for an NCO to cut to the heart of the matter and to lead the charge.
What do the streamers represent?
The philosophy of the club: Loyalty, Caring, Discipline, and Professionalism
Who designed the crest?
Mr. Don Moore, one of the SAMCs original organizers and an illustrator in Kileen, Texas.
Describe the SAMC Crest.
The crest depicts the symbols of the majestic American Bald Eagle superimposed over the olive branch-wreath, saber, and lightning bolt. In front of the eagle are the U.S Army Staff Sergeant stripes. The eagle firmly clutches in both claws a powder-blue banner, the color of the infantry. On the banner, the words loyalty, caring, discipline, and professionalism are displayed.
