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210TH 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 overall consisting of two gold crossed arrows, with arrowheads upward on a blue background topped with a nebula, all between two gold wings conjoined at base; below a blue scroll bearing the inscription "BATTLE LINE THE SKY" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange (gold) are the colors used for Aviation.  The blue background also represents the area of operations-the sky.  The crossed arrows are used to symbolize the combat readiness of the organization.  The wings refer to the unit's ability to swiftly carry out its mission.  The two wings with the two arrows placed like an "X" further distinguish the unit's numerical designation (210).

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 210th Aviation Battalion on 17 May 1968.  It was redesignated for the 210th Aviation Regiment effective 5 January 1996.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, two arrows saltirewise between a vol, Tenn.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Azure, two palm trees Proper, surmounted by four helicopter blades in cross Argent, charged at center with a stylized Vietnamese hat of the first.

Motto

BATTLE LINE THE SKY.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue and golden orange (gold) are the colors used for Aviation.  The blue background also represents the area of operations-the sky.  The crossed arrows are used to symbolize the combat readiness of the organization.  The wings refer to the unit's ability to swiftly carry out its mission.  The two wings with the two arrows placed like an "X" further distinguish the unit's numerical designation (210).

Crest

The palm trees represent Vietnam's typical tropical nature.  The six palm fronds on each tree highlight the unit's twelve campaigns.  The helicopter blades signify the unit's airmobile support and form a cross highlighting the four decorations for the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.  The blades, combined with the Vietnamese hat, denote the unit's five decorations.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 30 October 1995.  It was amended to include a crest on 3 September 1997.  It was amended to correct the blazon of the shield and crest on 13 December 2016.





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