The logo of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Forces_-_Iraq" class="extiw" title="w:United States Forces - Iraq">United States Forces - Iraq</a>.
<p><small style="font-size:85%;">Soldiers who have been attached to United States Forces-Iraq wear the history, security and prosperity of a nation on their uniform.
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">According to the Institute of Heraldry, the shoulder sleeve insignia of USF-I has been worn to represent service of combat and contingency operations in Iraq since 2005. The shield patch is a symbol of the many ideals that has ushered in a new dawn for Iraq.
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">The patch contains four distinctive symbols:
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">The Star
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">"The star represents a vision of unity for the seven peoples of Iraq (Sunni,Shia, Kurd, Turkoman, Assyrian, Yazidi, Armenian) leading to a more secure,prosperous and free future for Iraqis."
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">The Crossed Scimitars
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">"The crossed scimitars of the insignia recall the partnership between Multinational Forces and Iraqi Security Forces essential to bringing a democratic way of life to Iraq.
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">The Palm Fronds
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">"The palm fronds symbolize peace and prosperity for a new nation."
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">The Mesopotamian Human-Headed Bull
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">"The colossal statue of the Mesopotamian human-headed winged bull recalls the rich heritage of Iraq and underscores strength and protection for the people of Iraq."
</small></p><p><small style="font-size:85%;">On a black shield, the star shines above the crossed scimitars. The palm fronds wrap the canvas as a base and the Mesopotamian human-headed bull is the center-piece.
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Soldiers who have served in direct support of USF-Iraq are authorized the tactically colored shoulder insignia on the Army Combat Uniform and the full color insignia when wearing the Army Service Uniform.</small>
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circa January 2010 <div style="display: none;">date QS:P,+2010-01-00T00:00:00Z/10,P1480,Q5727902</div>
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