Distinctive Unit Insignia.  Description:   A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield divided bendwise ultramarine blue and orange and charged with a silver griffin statant; attached below an orange scroll inscribed “ENDURING VIGILANCE” in silver letters.

        Symbolism:   The colors ultramarine blue and orange represent the Aviation branch.  Silver signifies integrity and strength of purpose.  The unit motto “Enduring Vigilance,” is exemplified by the griffin, known in mythology for courage, resourcefulness, and vigilance.  Its powerful wings refer to the unit’s success in carrying out mission requirements.  

        Background:   The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 12 August 2008.

 

Coat of Arms.

        Blazon:  

                Shield:   Per bend Azure (Ultramarine Blue) and Tenné a griffin statant wings displayed Argent.  

                Crest:   That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Oregon Army National Guard:  On a wreath Argent and Azure (Ultramarine Blue) a demi-disc charged with the setting sun with twelve light rays Or, (the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 41st Division), behind a beaver sejant Proper.  

                Motto:   ENDURING VIGILANCE.  

        Symbolism:

              Shield:   The colors ultramarine blue and orange represent the Aviation branch.  Silver signifies integrity and strength of purpose.  The unit motto “Enduring Vigilance,” is exemplified by the griffin, known in mythology for courage, resourcefulness, and vigilance.  Its powerful wings refer to the unit’s success in carrying out mission requirements.  

                Crest:   The crest is that of the Oregon Army National Guard.  

        Background:   The coat of arms was approved on 12 August 2008.