THE STARS INSIGNIA

The United States of America has a lineage of recognizing their leaders in the military and paramilitary organizations.  Societies recognition of such chosen premier leaders dates back to the first conception of the United States.  The "Stars Rank Insignia" have been chosen for this long standing American tradition as in the five-pointed star denotes each State in the United States as in our Nations Flag and to further illustrate the community of Howell County, each star represents each major City in the County of Howell and further symbolizes unity of effort in a better quality of life for all.  Noted below are a few of the largest organizations in the United States to further illustrate this tradition.