244th Aviation Brigade, US Army
244TH AVIATION BRIGADE, US ARMY
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: A rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) ultramarine blue border 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall divided horizontally embattled golden orange and ultramarine blue bearing a black hawk's head at top and a white stylized compass rose at bottom.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in width overall consisting of a pair of red wings conjoined above a blue scroll doubled and inscribed "WINGS OF THE HAWK" in gold all superimposed by a gold pheon point up.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units. The stylized compass rose/polestar symbolizes guidance, directions, and leadership. The hawk symbolizes vigilance and strike capabilities as well as flight and power in reserve.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with U.S. Army Aviation. The pheon symbolizes attack capabilities; gold signifies excellence and achievement; red symbolizes courage and valor.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 1 August 1995. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 244th Aviation Group on 31 October 1988. It was redesignated, with the symbolism revised, for the 244th Aviation Brigade on 1 August 1995.
Literature: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Air Force
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