66th Theater Aviation Command, Washington Army National Guard

66TH THEATER AVIATION COMMAND, WASHINGTON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Azure (dark blue), a torch Or enflamed Or and Gules, overall a globe Celeste gridlined Argent surmounted by a sword and quill in saltire of the like hilted Or.
Crest: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Azure (dark blue)), a mullet of the first surmounted on a torteau issuing from a mount and between two palmettos proper.
Motto: Army pride.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height, consisting of a disc divided horizontally dancetty gold and green, and attached at either side and in base, a tripartite blue scroll inscribed " SPEED COURAGE POWER" in gold letters; overall a striking falcon superimposed on a stylized blue and white mountain peak.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with U. S. Army Aviation. The lightning bolt and the falcon underscore the unit's combat mission, to attack and destroy enemy troops and armor from the sky.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with U. S. Army Aviation. The falcon in the striking position underscores the unit's combat mission; to attack and destroy enemy troops and armor from the sky. The snowcapped mountain and green forested mountain range symbolize Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens in the Washington Cascade range.

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 19 July 1989. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 19 July 1989. Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army