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10TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue annulet surmounted by a pair of gold wings; overall a black bolt barbed and flighted gold. Beneath the insignia and crossing in front of the bolt a gold scroll inscribed "SOLIDERS OF THE SKY" in black letters, the ends of the scroll terminating at the annulet.

Symbolism
The wings represent the Aviation function. The bolt is a type of arrow used with the crossbow; it represents the military personnel transported by the unit. The annulet, a symbol of fidelity, refers to the unit's faithfulness to duty. The bolt and annulet, simulating a one and a zero, refer to the unit's numerical designation.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 10th Aviation Battalion on 15 August 1966. It was redesignated effective 17 November 1987, for the 10th Aviation Regiment with the symbolism revised.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, an annulet Or voided of the field, overall a bolt palewise point to chief Sable barbed and flighted of the second winged Tenn.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, a dexter gauntlet Argent fired at the cuff Proper and charged with a cross pate Or bearing an annulet Gules.

Motto

SOLDIERS OF THE SKY.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with Aviation units. The wings represent the Aviation function. The bolt is a type of arrow used with the crossbow; it represents the military personnel transported by the unit. The annulet, a symbol of fidelity, refers to the unit's faithfulness to duty. The bolt and the annulet, simulating a one and a zero, refer to the unit's numerical designation.

Crest

The unit's combat service in Vietnam is symbolized by the gauntlet and flames. The cross refers to the five awards of the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. The red annulet represents courage and merit, emphasizing the unit's Meritorious Unit Commendations. White denotes valor and high ideals, recognizing the unit's Valorous Unit Awards.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 10th Aviation Regiment effective 17 November 1987. It was amended to include a crest on 4 November 1988.





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