222D AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver colored metal and enamel insignia 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of three pairs of silver wings, back to back, issuing in the shape of a spiral, from a central blue disc.   

Symbolism
The wings in the shape of a spiral stand for both helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. They refer to the two types of aircraft used by the unit in performing its mission of tactical transport and logistical support. Additionally, the three pairs of wings allude to the unit's numerical designation, "222."  The blue disc from which the wings issue is symbolic of the sky and Pacific area where the original unit was activated.

Background
he distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 222d Aviation Battalion on 31 August 1966.  It was redesignated for the 222d Aviation Regiment with the description and symbolism revised on 25 February 1988.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, three pairs of wings addorsed conjoined in triangle Argent, overall an Orange voided of the first.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, four pheons crosswise, points convergent Or, ferrules banded Gules, debruising an annulet of stylized bamboo Proper.

Motto

SKYMASTERS.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with Aviation units. The wings, in the shape of a spiral are representative of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, and refer to the two types of aircraft used by the unit in performing their mission of tactical transport and logistical support. The three pairs of wings also allude to the unit's numerical designation "222."  The blue disc at the center denotes the sky and the Pacific area where the unit was originally activated.

Crest

The unit's combat service in Vietnam is emphasized by the colors of the design elements (yellow, red and green) and characterized by the convergence of the pheons "on target." They form a cross, alluding to the four awards of the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm earned by the unit. They are banded in scarlet to acknowledge the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The bamboo annulet is symbolic of Vietnam and signifies the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 222d Aviation Regiment on 25 February 1988.  It was amended to add a crest on 21 November 1988.





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