Description244-Aviation-Bde-DUI.png	244th Aviation Brigade
Date	31 October 1988
Source	US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	US Army
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Summary

• 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.

Symbolism:

• 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.

Background:

• The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 244th Aviation Group on 31 Oct 1988.
• It was redesignated, with the symbolism revised, for the 244th Aviation Brigade on 1 Aug 1995.