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Crest: World War II service represented by the sunburst, adapted from the Philippine flag and divided in scarlet and white, signifying courage and honor. The thirteen scarlet and thirteen white points of the sunburst allude to the unit's designation. The arrows recall assault landings by the unit during World War II. The taeguk symbolizes service in the Korean War and the many decorations awarded for that service, including the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations. The officer's word refers to the awards in recognition of Vietnam service. The horn represents the signal mission and reflects the unit's service in Southwest Asia. Gold signifies excellence.
Crest: World War II service represented by the sunburst, adapted from the Philippine flag and divided in scarlet and white, signifying courage and honor. The thirteen scarlet and thirteen white points of the sunburst allude to the unit's designation. The arrows recall assault landings by the unit during World War II. The taeguk symbolizes service in the Korean War and the many decorations awarded for that service, including the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations. The officer's word refers to the awards in recognition of Vietnam service. The horn represents the signal mission and reflects the unit's service in Southwest Asia. Gold signifies excellence.


The Coat of Arms was originally approved on 28 October 1958. It was amended on 4 March 1997, to include a Crest. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 28 October 1953.
The arms were originally approved on 28 October 1958. It was amended on 4 March 1997, to include a Crest. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 28 October 1953.


[[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
[[Literature]]: The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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