Shield
Azure, an eagle displayed Or.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the North Carolina, Alabama, and Maine Army National Guard, in the order in which they admitted to the Union, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico:
NORTH CAROLINA: On a wreath of the colors, Or and Azure, a hornet's nest hanging from a bough beset with 13 hornets, all Proper.
ALABAMA: On a wreath of the colors, Or and Azure, a slip of cotton plant with full bursting boll, Proper.
MAINE: On a wreath of the colors, Or and Azure, a pine tree Proper.
PUERTO RICO: On a wreath of the colors, Or and Azure, a closed book Gules with pages edged Or, a paschal lamb couchant with staff and banner of San Juan (Gules a cross Argent), all Proper.
Motto
AIR GROUND CONTROL.
Shield
Ultramarine blue is a color traditionally associated with the Aviation branch. The eagle, symbolic of the United States of America and aviation, is portrayed in a controlled rise from rest, alluding to the motto, "Air Ground Control." Gold and blue together suggest day and night capabilities. Gold also stands for excellence.
Crest
The crests are those of the North Carolina, Alabama and Maine Army National Guard and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The coat of arms was approved on 2 December 1981.