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58TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue globe with gold gridlines surmounted by a bezant radiated of five to chief with gold wings conjoined, tips up and supporting the rays at the peak, all above a blue curved scroll inscribed "SAFE ORDERLY EXPEDITIOUS" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Blue and gold (golden orange) are the colors used for Aviation. The wings emanating and rising above the earth (globe) indicate the organization's readiness to fulfill its worldwide mission. The gridlines of the globe connote the air traffic control functions furnished by the assigned units in their specific areas. The five rays with the disc and globe (simulating the numeral "8") refer to the unit's numerical designation.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 58th Aviation Battalion on 8 September 1968. It was redesignated for the 58th Aviation Regiment and amended to revise the description and symbolism on 6 November 1987.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a globe of the like gridlined and surmounted atop by a bezant radiated of five to chief winged Or.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, a pheon Gules charged on the shaft with a mullet Or and interlaced by an oriental dragon Proper grasping four arrows, points down of the like flighted Gules, all upon a palm frond Proper.

Motto

SAFE ORDERLY EXPEDITIOUS.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue is the primary color used by Aviation units. The disc alludes to the worldwide air traffic control capabilities of the organization. The supporting wings characterize the tactical support capabilities of the organization. The five rays with the disc and globe (simulating the numeral "8") refer to the unit's numerical designation.

Crest

The dragon grasping four arrows symbolizes the unit's campaign streamers earned in Vietnam. The star and the palm frond denote the award of the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. The colors red, yellow and green, from the Vietnam Service Medal ribbon further denote Vietnam service.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 6 November 1987.





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