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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
A silver color metal and epoxy device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of red erect wings surmounted by a black dagger.  Attached below this is silver scroll inscribed VOLARE OPTIMOS in black letters.

Symbolism
The Fairbairn Sykes dagger, with upswept red wings forming a spearhead reminiscent of the 1st Special Service Force, symbolizes the units role as the aviation element of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.  The motto VOLARE OPTIMOS, To Fly the Best, inscribed on a silver scroll, refers to Special Operations ground forces and their mission.  The motto embodies the Army Special Operations Aviation ethos Our enduring commitment to maintain the sacred trust of the Special Operators we support.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 12 April 2013.





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