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641ST AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield divided bendwise ultramarine blue and orange and charged with a silver griffin statant; attached below an orange scroll inscribed "ENDURING VIGILANCE" in silver letters.

Symbolism
The colors ultramarine blue and orange represent the Aviation branch. Silver signifies integrity and strength of purpose. The unit motto "Enduring Vigilance," is exemplified by the griffin, known in mythology for courage, resourcefulness, and vigilance. Its powerful wings refer to the unit's success in carrying out mission requirements.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 12 August 2008.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per bend Azure (Ultramarine Blue) and Tenn a griffin statant wings displayed Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Oregon Army National Guard: On a wreath Argent and Azure (Ultramarine Blue) a demi-disc charged with the setting sun with twelve light rays Or, (the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 41st Division), behind a beaver sejant Proper.

Motto

ENDURING VIGILANCE.

Symbolism

Shield

The colors ultramarine blue and orange represent the Aviation branch. Silver signifies integrity and strength of purpose. The unit motto "Enduring Vigilance," is exemplified by the griffin, known in mythology for courage, resourcefulness, and vigilance. Its powerful wings refer to the unit's success in carrying out mission requirements.

Crest

The crest is that of the Oregon Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 12 August 2008.





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