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765TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION
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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 yellow arrowhead surmounting a pair of silver wings conjoined in base, with a blue background arcing above and between the wings bearing six silver rays issuing from above; overall three blue stars horizontally.

Symbolism
The yellow arrowhead represents the speed and air mobility of aircraft, while the silver wings symbolize the freedom of movement of aircraft in the skies. The three blue stars represent the activities of the Battalion in Europe in World War II, its participation in the Korean War and action in the Vietnam War. The blue area above the arrowhead symbolizes the sky, and the six silver rays represent the six capabilities of a transportation aircraft maintenance and supply battalion.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 23 June 1966. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 25 March 1988.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules (Brick Red) a railroad track in bend Or, between the top of a castle tower with embattlements and an "A" frame of the like.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Gules (Brick red), a hurt enclosed in base by a vol Argent, overall an arrowhead Or issuing six rays pileways of the third, all surmounted by three mullets in fess Azure.

Motto

MAXIMA POTENS (Great Power).

Symbolism

Shield

The colors brick red and yellow are the branch colors for Transportation. The railroad track symbolizes the functions of the organization. The castle represents the battle honor awarded for service in the Rhineland. The "A" frame signifies transportation service in Korea.

Crest

The yellow arrowhead represents the speed and air mobility of aircraft, while the white wings symbolize the aircraft's freedom in the skies. The three stars symbolize the Battalion's participation in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The blue disc represents the sky and the six rays represent the six capabilities of a transportation aircraft maintenance and supply battalion.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 765th Transportation Railway Shop Battalion on 29 January 1953. It was rescinded on 14 August 1964. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 765th Transportation Battalion on 23 April 1997. It as amended to include a crest on 20 August 1997.





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