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101ST AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and black enamel eagle 1 1/8 inch (2.86 cm) in height overall, with wings elevated, between the wings a three-segmented red scroll inscribed "WINGS" at the top, "OF THE" in the middle and "EAGLE" on the lower scroll in silver letters.

Symbolism
The eagle in flight represents Aviation. It also alludes to the 101st Airborne Division, to which the organization is assigned.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 101st Aviation Battalion on 22 April 1965. It was redesignated for the 101st Aviation Regiment, effective 16 October 1987, and amended to update the description and symbolism.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a pile lozengy at the point Argent, in chief a mullet of eight rays per fess wavy Gules and of the first.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Azure, between two triangles Sable a horse's head Argent.

Motto

WINGS OF THE EAGLE.

Symbolism

Shield

Teal blue and white are the colors formerly used by Aviation units. Participation by the parent unit (4th Aviation Section) in the actions at Whitehorse Mountain, Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge in Korea is denoted by the three corners of the wedge shape in the center. The projection at its base represents the Kumsong Salient action. The aviation section is credited with eight campaigns in Korea, and these are cited by the estoile (with eight rays) in the colors of the Korean taeguk, further symbolizing award of the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.

Crest

The crest is symbolic of the action at Whitehorse Mountain, Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 101st Aviation Battalion on 2 March 1965. It was redesignated for the 101st Aviation Regiment, effective 16 October 1987, and amended to update the blazon and symbolism.





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