C005001

Round shaped coin, gold in color, 2 inches in diameter.

SIDE 1: A white shield with a green border on which is mounted a yellow coronet on which is perched a black crow detailed in white; all mounted on a round brass-colored coin with a wide band on which is inscribed the words, "116TH SUPPORT CENTER (CORPS RAOC)" above and, "WASHINGTON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD" below.

SIDE 2: An outline map of Iraq on which is mounted a round decal bordered in blue with a snow-covered mountain peak surrounded by forest in the foreground, a U.S. Flag behind the peak, an Iraqi Flag above, a British Union Jack to the right and the words "OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM" and "TASK FORCE OLYMPIA" below; surrounding the map, the number "059" at 12 o'clock, a SGM insignia of rank at 2 o'clock, the words, "CDR/SGM COIN FOR EXCELLENCE" at 6 o'clock and a MAJ insignia of rank at 7 o'clock; all surrounded by a wide band with the words, "OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM" above and "LSA DIAMONDBACK MOSUL AIRFIELD" below

Coin Number 059

The 116th Support Center is a Corps Rear Area Operations Center (RAOC) - a unit specifically designed to assist with managing and coordinating rear operations. Corps level units typically have several of these as needed; division level units usually have one.