61st Assault Helicopter Company
Lucky Star Badge

Unit Crest

The colors of the 61st Assault Helicopter Company Unit Crest, Blue and Gold, denotes Army Aviation Units. The Dice with the 6 and 1 showing denotes the unit designation 61st and also adds up to seven meaning Good Luck thus the word "Lucky" is used. The "Star" comes from the Senior Aviators badge. For compatibility the Armed Platoon or Gun Platoon also uses the Star. Blazers" is added to denote the swiftness and fire power of the gun ships.


History By Year

1967-1968
1969
1970
1971-1972