11TH AVIATION BRIGADE
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of a blue oval, behind a silver eagle displayed with an orange arrow erect charged on each wing, below a silver scroll inscribed "WE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE" in black letters.


Symbolism

The eagle is used to symbolize the superior flying ability of the organization, the wings displayed with claws extended represent the unit's outstanding record of revolutionizing air mobile warfare.  The arrows further allude to speed in flight while one arrow on each wing gives numerical designation to the unit.  Blue and orange are colors used by Aviation units.


Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 11th Aviation Group on 22 December 1967.  It was redesignated for the 11th Aviation Brigade effective 16 October 1987.  It was redesignated for the 11th Aviation Group effective 17 November 1993.  The insignia was redesignated effective 16 September 2006, for the 11th Aviation Command.  Redesignated 20 June 2016 for the 11th Combat Aviation Brigade. Redesignated the 11th Aviation Brigade 20 October 2022.






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