9TH 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 blazoned:  Per saltire Azure and Tenn, a broad arrow point to chief Argent.  Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "ANYTIME ANYWHERE" in Blue letters.

Symbolism
The broad arrow stands for flight and refers to the function of the 9th Aviation Battalion, the predecessor organization.  The central intersection of the background alludes to the state where it was activated in 1966, Kansas, which has been called the crossroads of the Nation.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 9th Aviation Battalion on 21 September 1966.  It was redesignated for the 9th Aviation Regiment with the description and symbolism revised effective 16 December 1987.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per saltire Azure and Tenn, a broad arrow point to chief Argent.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, a circlet of bamboo Proper surmounted overall by five feathered arrow shafts Or radiating from a bezant at center and each charged with three bendlets at opposite sides of the shaft Gules.

Motto

ANYTIME ANYWHERE.

Symbolism

Shield

The broad arrow stands for flight and refers to the function of the 9th Aviation Battalion, the predecessor organization.  The central intersection of the background alludes to the state where it was activated in 1966, Kansas, which has been called the crossroads of the Nation.

Crest

The bamboo circlet, bezant and feathered arrow shafts charged with three red bands, adapted from the flag of the Republic of Vietnam, represent the swift reaction and pinpoint accuracy needed within the confines of an unprepared landing zone and commemorate the battle of Rach Kien near Can Duoc for which the predecessor organization, the 9th Aviation Battalion, received the Valorous Unit Award.  The five feathered arrow shafts further allude to the combined group of decorations earned by the 9th Aviation Battalion.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 9th Aviation Battalion on 5 May 1966.  It was amended to add a crest on 20 November 1973.  The insignia was redesignated for the 9th Aviation Regiment with the symbolism revised effective 16 December 1987.





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