The symbolism of the 125th Transportation Command unit patch, officially referred to as a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, is direct and to the point. A wheel symbolizes the core aspects of intentional movement, serving as the contact between land vehicle and roadway and as a steering mechanism in automobiles, ships, and even airplanes. The anchor behind it is a more specific reference to the Command, whose mission was amphibious operations during the Vietnam War.
The insignia was worn from 1967 until early 1970 when the 125th Transportation Command was assigned to 4th Transportation Command and handled port operations in Saigon.