Traditionally, the Commanding General displays his own personal set of colors. These colors are much like a personal coat-of-arms, are approved by him, and reside with the General wherever he goes. When displayed along with the U.S. National Colors (the Stars and Stripes), these colors form the official designation of the Army, and when flown individually, of the General’s presence in the field.

General Dunfee has chosen for his Colors a design which accounts for the history of the Division as well as the General’s own personal background.

The flag is made of regulation size, where the “field” is made of blue, which represents both Federal Service and the Infantry branch, in which General Dunfee has personally served.

The Eagle, superimposed on the Star, is the National Emblem for the United States and has been prominent in the personal colors of past commanders, linking the line of succession for the Division.

The Star represents the General himself (a Brigadier General), and the general staff, and is yellow to represent the Cavalry and has a red border to represent the Artillery. Thus all three branches of service (with the blue of the “field” for Infantry) are represented in the Division and on the General’s colors.

The smaller stars represent the member organizations of the Division, each for one of the brigades currently in the Division.

The General has chosen for his personal motto, "Noli Me Tangere," and it is prominently displayed on his flag above the Federal Eagle.

The phrase is the also official motto of the 3rd United States Infantry regiment, “The Old Guard,” in which he served with distinction.

“Noli me tangere,” meaning "Don't touch me", is the Latin version of words spoken, according to John 20:17, by Jesus to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection. Those words were a popular trope in Gregorian chant, and the moment in which they were spoken was a popular subject for religious paintings.

They are also a loose translation of the early American phrase “Don’t Tread on Me” which was displayed on one of the first flags of the American Revolution, and to this day they are seen as a prominent part of the symbol of American patriotism.

The General’s personal colors are taken into battle and follow him on the field, are displayed at General headquarters, and are one of the clear representations that the commanding General is present and that the Army is currently under his command authority.