The unit patch of the 138th Fires Brigade is a symbol of the unit’s heritage and mission. It was implemented for the unit in 1979, while it was still known as the 138th Field Artillery Brigade.
The main colors used in the patch, scarlet and gold, are the colors used to identify a military unit associated with Artillery. The blue thoroughbred horse’s head is a reference to the unit’s home, the state of Kentucky, where it has served throughout its history. In particular, it refers to the history of horse racing in Lexington, the home of the Brigade’s headquarters. The color blue is also a reference both to the heritage of the state of Kentucky and the nickname of the 138th, the “Blue Grass Brigade.” The horse can also be seen as the knight piece in chess, which symbolizes the Brigade’s mission and its ability to strike behind enemy lines.
Use the link below to view the unit crest (Distinctive Unit Insignia, or DUI) of the 138th Field Artillery Brigade along with the unit motto, “Ready in Peace and War.” The motto refers to the history of the 138th. Created in 1953 in Lexington, it has never left its original home since its inception. However, it also has never been disbanded or deactivated in the entirety of its service.
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138th Field Artillery Brigade Unit Crest (DUI)
138th Field Artillery Brigade Combat Service ID Badge (CSIB)