159th Aviation Battalion Unit Crest (Press On)

159th Aviation Battalion Unit Crest (Press On)

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Description

Originally approved on 3 February 1969 for the 159th Aviation Battalion, the 159th Aviation Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia (aka “unit crest” or DUI) was redesignated for the Regiment, after the symbolism and description had been revised, with an effective date of 16 November 1987. The pattern of ultramarine blue and gold (yellow) that serves as the background of the shield portion of the insignia is called a gyronny and simulates the rotation of helicopter blades as a reference to the 159 Aviation Battalion’s airlift capabilities.

Further, the contrast between the alternating colors recalls the continuous night-and-day operations of the Battalion. The red bend (diagonal bar) and the gold dragon placed upon it is an allusion to the Battalion’s Vietnam service, since red and gold are the colors of the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and red and yellow were the colors of the South Vietnam flag. The indomitable spirit of the Regiment’s units is encapsulated in the motto, “Press On.”

The 159th Aviation Regiment was originally constituted in the Regular Army as the 159th Aviation Battalion on 1 July 1968. Between then and its reorganization and redesignation as the 159th Aviation Regiment in November 1987, the Battalion’s companies took part in eight campaigns in Vietnam and were tapped for a Valorous Unit Award, two Republic of Vietnam (ROV) Cross Gallantry with Palm awards, and a pair of ROV Civil Actions Honor Medals, First Class.

Since being designated a Regiment, the number of Battalions and Companies in the 159th has varied, with at least seven battalions and ten companies established under its colors. Although the Regiment as a whole has not been credited with a military decoration, many of its individual battalions, separate companies, and detachments have been honored numerous times.

The DUI is the picture is the one you will receive.