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171ST AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a vol quarterly Argent and Tenn surmounted by a sword blade of the second grip Or, a shield enhanced arched nebuly Argent. Attached below the shield an orange scroll doubled blue and inscribed "SUPPORT FROM ABOVE" in silver.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used for Aviation organizations. The vol symbolizes flight and is quartered, a reference to worldwide service across the globe. The sword denotes readiness and strength. The motto is suggested by the chief nebuly, alluding to power and assistance from above. Its arched shape also signifies support. White (silver) denotes integrity; blue refers to aviation.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 1 Sep 1996.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a vol quarterly Argent and Tenn surmounted by a sword blade of the second hilt and grip Or, a chief enhanced arched nebuly Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Georgia Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure, a boar's head erased Gules, in the mouth an oak branch Vert fructed Or.

Motto

SUPPORT FROM ABOVE.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used for Aviation organizations. The vol symbolizes flight and is quartered, a reference to worldwide service across the globe. The sword denotes readiness and strength. The motto is suggested by the chief nebuly, alluding to power and assistance from above. Its arched shape also signifies support. White denotes integrity; blue refers to aviation.

Crest

The crest is that of the Georgia Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 27 Aug 1996.





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