The 154th Quartermaster Battalion was constituted 1 September 1999 in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 154th Quartermaster Battalion and was organized and Federally recognized less than two weeks later on 13 September 1999 at Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Its location was changed to Philadelphia on 1 May 2001. Less than a decade later, a casing of the colors ceremony was held for the Battalion at The Southampton Armory on 10 September 2011; it is uncertain on what date the Battalion’s inactivation became effective.
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Approved on 7 February 2000, the Distinctive Unit Insignia (aka “unit crest” or DUI) celebrates the Battalion’s branch of service in its selection of primary colors (buff/gold and light blue are associated with Quartermaster battalions) as well as in imagery. A buff chevron denotes strength and support, while the arrows on the chevron are signs of combat preparedness. Below the chevron, a keystone is an iconic symbol for Pennsylvania, the “Keystone State,” and its red color is a sign of valor and action. Behind the keystone is a key adapted from the Quartermaster Corps’ branch insignia, suggesting the degree of control the Quartermaster Corps exercises over vital military supplies. “We Can And Will” is the unit motto.
Distinctive Unit Insignias are worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (ASU, Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam. DUIs are not worn on the Dress variations of either uniform, however.
More guidance on wear of the DUI is found in DA Pamphlet 670-1, Section 21-22, "Distinctive unit insignia" and 21–3(d) and (e), "Beret" and "Garrison Cap," respectively.