Seal of the United States National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), the old name of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. According to the NIMA: Imagery, mapping, space, and the power of technology are
all embodied within NIMA’s seal. The eagle and stars symbolize
the principles of freedom upon which America was
founded and the vital national security mission entrusted to
our agency. The laurel represents honor and high achievement,
and the three crossed arrows represent our role in supporting
America’s total military preparedness and defense. Imagery and
mapping are expressed by the globe and the vastness of our
reach by the black background, which represents outer space.
Our motto, “Timely, Accurate, and Precise,” conveys the spirit,
sense of purpose, and deep dedication we at NIMA bring to

the fulfillment of our mission.
Extracted from archived PDF version of NIMA's 1999 strategic plan (direct PDF URL http://www.fas.org/).
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