2nd Aviation Regiment, US Army

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2ND AVIATION REGIMENT, US ARMY

(Coat of Arms)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Per chevron azure and argent, a pair of wing conjoined in lure counterchanged.
Crest: Non approved.
Motto: Excelsus (Lofty).

Origin/meaning

The Chevron division alludes to the McKinley Mountains in Alaska. Symbolising the activation of the Unit in Alaska. The Wings symbolises the Aviation role of the Unit.