245th Aviation Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard
245TH AVIATION REGIMENT, OKLAHOMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
(Coat of Arms) |
(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield:Azure, a chevron enhanced invected Argent above a bow and arrow in full draught, point to base of the like barbed, flighted and detailed Tenné.
Crest:That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Oklahoma Army National Guard:On a wreath of the colors (Argent and Azure) an Indian's head with war bonnet all Proper.
Motto:NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned:Azure, a chevron enhanced invected Argent above a bow and arrow in full draught, point to base of the like barbed, flighted and detailed Tenné. Attached below the shield a triparted scroll Sable, doubled and inscribed "NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE" in Argent.
Origin/meaning
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are colors traditionally associated with U.S Army Aviation. The chevron signifies strength and support; with an invected edge it simulates a cloud structure and denotes the unit's theater of operations. The bow and drawn arrow, pointing down, imply aerial strike capabilities and defense preparedness. The arrow emphasizes swift, silent and deadly attack as well as highlighting the unit's heritage and location, and its mission and role as a National Guard unit in the defense of home and country.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was authorized effective 1 October 1987.
Literature: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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