25TH 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 consisting of a shield blazoned:  Azure (Teal Blue), in saltire a lightning flash Or and a wing elevated and displayed Argent.  Attached below the shield a Gold scroll doubled and inscribed "LELE MAKOU NO NA PUALI" in Black.

Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow are the colors formerly used for Aviation units.  The eagle's wing over the lightning flash represents the aviation surveillance and direction over the penetration, speed and fire power of the Division.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 25th Aviation Battalion on 9 September 1963.  It was amended to correct the spelling of the motto on 16 October 1963.  The insignia was redesignated for the 25th Aviation Regiment with the description and symbolism revised effective 16 May 1988.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure (Teal Blue), in saltire a lightning flash Or and a wing elevated and displayed Argent.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure and issuing from behind a representation of "Diamond Head" Sable a winged oriental demi-dragon rampant with wings addorsed Or and armed and garnished Gules langued and spined Vert bearing on the sinister wing a mullet of five points of the like.

Motto

LELE MAKOU NO NA PUALI (We Fly For The Troops).

Symbolism

Shield

Teal blue and yellow are the colors formerly used for Aviation units.  The eagle's wing over the lightning flash represents the aviation surveillance and direction over the penetration, speed and fire power of the Division.

Crest

"Diamond Head" is emblematic of Oahu, Hawaii, the unit's place of activation.  The red and gold dragon alludes to the Republic of Vietnam where the predecessor organization participated in thirteen campaigns receiving five decorations represented by the star.  "Diamond Head: also simulates a delta, a star traditionally identifies a capital city; together they refer to the Saigon and Delta areas and organization's two Valorous Unit Awards.  The red delineation and claws represent the two Meritorious Unit Commendations awarded the former organization, the 25th Aviation Battalion.  The colors red and gold denote the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (with palm) award and red and green represent the Civil Action Medal.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 25th Aviation Battalion on 9 September 1963.  It was amended to correct the spelling of the motto on 16 October 1963.  It was amended to add a crest on 30 March 1973.  The insignia was redesignated for the 25th Aviation Regiment with the symbolism revised effective 16 May 1988.





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