128TH AVIATION BRIGADE
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a rectangle arched at the top and bottom with an 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, divided diagonally from upper left to lower right, flamant blue above orange, a pheon reversed with a pheon counterchanged.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are colors traditionally associated with U.S. Army aviation.  Blue is symbolic of the sky, the unit's theater of operations and reflects perseverance, devotion and loyalty.  The division between the blue and orange suggested flames implying firepower; the pheons represent attack capabilities, swiftness and sureness in flight of aircraft.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 28 August 1990.   (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-781)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height consisting of a gold phoenix detailed blue issuing from red and gold flames of fire beneath a light blue sky, enclosed at top by a blue scroll inscribed "BORN" in gold letters and at bottom by a blue scroll inscribed "UNDER FIRE" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue is the primary color traditionally associated with aviation units.  Light blue represents the sky, the unit's theater of operations.  The phoenix denotes birth in fire and boldness epitomizing the unit's motto.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 28 August 1990.





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