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168TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Tenn, on a bend Azure cottised dancetty Vert a quiver with three arrows Argent garnished and feathered Gules.  Attached below the shield a Blue scroll inscribed "READY WHEN NEEDED" in silver.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with Aviation units.  Blue is symbolic of the sky, the unit's theater of operations and reflects perseverance, devotion and loyalty.  The green jagged bars allude to the green forests and mountainous terrain of the unit's home location.  The color green is adapted from the state flag of Washington and suggests growth and development.  The quiver, containing three arrows, characterizes the unit's military preparedness and intimates that it will be ready when needed, underscoring the unit's motto.  The Indian heritage of the unit's home area is also signified by the Indian quiver and arrows.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 18 September 1989.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Tenn, on a bend Azure cottised dancetty Vert a quiver with three arrows Argent garnished and feathered Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Washington Army National Guard:  On a wreath of the colors Argent and Tenn, a raven with wings endorsed issuing out of a ducal coronet all Proper.

Motto

READY WHEN NEEDED.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with Aviation units.  Blue is symbolic of the sky, the unit's theater of operations and reflects perseverance, devotion and loyalty.  The green jagged bars allude to the green forests and mountainous terrain of the unit's home location.  The color green is adapted from the state flag of Washington and suggests growth and development.  The quiver, containing three arrows, characterizes the unit's military preparedness and intimates that it will be ready when needed, underscoring the unit's motto.  The Indian heritage of the unit's home area is also signified by the Indian quiver and arrows.

Crest

The crest is that of the Washington Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 September 1989.





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