The VASO Seal
Upon visiting our location on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Complex you will see our seal imprinted on the departmental flag located in front of the building.
The separate elements that constitute the seal are displayed in various forms throughout the architecture and archives of exhibits within the corridors.
The Meaning Behind Our VASO Seal Elements
ESTOFIS EKVNV HOMVN SAPAKLEARES – Translation: We have always been at the front
RED EAGLE
Representing Chief Red Eagle from the War of 1812, and symbol for American Indians, but made red to represent – Este Cate
TEN GOLD STARS
Represents wars Muscogee warriors have fought in:
Red Stick War of 1812, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan
GOLD CROSS
Represents the Christian religion
FIRE
Represents the traditional religion
CROSSED WAR CLUBS
Represents the traditional religion
PENTAGON
Represents the modern U.S. military, which we serve.