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106TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Azure, an eagle displayed grasping a laurel branch Or.  Attached below and on either side of the shield is a blue scroll inscribed "COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE" in Gold.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue is the primary color traditionally associated with Aviation units.  Blue is also symbolic of the sky, the unit's theater of operations and reflects devotion, perseverance and loyalty.  The golden eagle and laurel branch exemplify the unit's high ideals, goals and achievements.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 1 October 1987.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, an eagle displayed grasping a laurel branch Or.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Delaware, Illinois and Michigan Army National Guard, in the order in which the states were admitted to the union:
DELAWARE:  On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, a griffin's head erased Azure eared and beaked Or langued Gules collared Sable fimbriated Argent and thereon three plates.
ILLINOIS:  On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, upon a grassy field the blockhouse of old Fort Dearborn Proper.
MICHIGAN:  On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, a griffin sergeant Or.

Motto

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue is the primary color traditionally associated with Aviation units.  Blue is also symbolic of the sky, the unit's theater of operations and reflects devotion, perseverance and loyalty.  The golden eagle and laurel branch exemplify the unit's high ideals, goals and achievements.

Crest

The crests are of the Delaware, Illinois and Michigan Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 1 October 1987.





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