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376TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of an Ultramarine Blue disc bordered Green charged with a Celeste Blue pentagon superimposed by a Gold eagle with wings extended beneath a corona of nine Gold stars; at top and bottom of the device two motto scrolls, inscribed at top "APPUGNO" and in base "FORMIDO" in Scarlet letters.

Symbolism
The eagle represents United States vigilance and resolve in combating terrorist activity worldwide. The nine stars and eleven groupings of feathers on the eagle symbolize the attacks of 9-11 on the World Trade Center and Pentagon in 2001. The two motto scrolls represent the fallen twin towers of 9-11, the green border and pentagon commemorate the terrorists' victims in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon. Gold and scarlet signify excellence and sacrifice, respectively. The motto translates to "Fight Against Terror."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 134th Aviation Regiment on 11 January 2007. It was redesignated retroactive to 1 October 2007, for the 376th Aviation Regiment.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure (Ultramarine Blue), on a pile Celeste edged Or an eagle, wings extended of the last between a corona above of nine mullets Argent and issuing below from the eagle's body two lightning flashes Gules fimbriated Or.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Nebraska Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure (Ultramarine Blue) an ear of corn in full ear, partially husked, Proper.

Motto

APPUGNO FORMIDO (Fight Against Terror).

Symbolism

Shield

Blue and Celeste represent Aviation, the eagle symbolizes the United States' commitment to combating worldwide terrorism. It displays eleven groupings of feathers and along with the nine white stars above recalls the 9-11 attacks of 2001. The two lightning flashes refer to the twin towers of the World Trade Center and signify immediate American response to the attacks. The Celeste Blue pile symbolizes attack from the sky. Scarlet denotes courage and sacrifice and along with blue and the stars represents the United States and National Flag.

Crest

The crest is that of the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 134th Aviation Regiment on 11 January 2007. It was redesignated retroactive to 1 October 2007, for the 376th Aviation Regiment.





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