66 Aviation Command
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a vertical rectangle arched at the top and bottom, edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) golden orange border, 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a white lightning bolt issuing from top bearing the silhouette of a diving Peregrine falcon.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with U. S. Army Aviation. The lightning bolt and the falcon underscore the unit's combat mission, to attack and destroy enemy troops and armor from the sky.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 66th Aviation Brigade on 19 July 1989. It was redesignated for the 66th Aviation Command on 14 June 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-757)
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height, consisting of a disc divided horizontally dancetty gold and green, and attached at either side and in base, a tripartite blue scroll inscribed " SPEED COURAGE POWER" in gold letters; overall a striking falcon superimposed on a stylized blue and white mountain peak.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with U. S. Army Aviation. The falcon in the striking position underscores the unit's combat mission; to attack and destroy enemy troops and armor from the sky. The snowcapped mountain and green forested mountain range symbolize Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens in the Washington Cascade range.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 66th Aviation Brigade on 19 July 1989. It was redesignated for the 66th Aviation Command on 14 June 2007.
Combat Service Identification Badge
Description
A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.