of the first in base, in fess three wavy barrulets Azure; in dexter chief a lightning bolt bendwise of the second and in sinister chief a lightning bolt bend sinisterwise of the first. Around the bottom of the shield is a Black bipartite scroll inscribed with "QUISQUAM" "USQUAM" in Gold letters. Symbolism Scarlet and yellow/gold are traditionally associated with Air Defense Artillery. The lightning bolts denote swiftness and power. The white on black and vice versa further emphasizes the unit's motto which translates to "Anytime, Anywhere" and the day and night, around the clock role of the soldier. The three wavy bars refer to the National, State, and Community missions of the National Guard unit. The silver missile cutting through the blue bars is symbolic of the primary mission of the organization to maintain clear skies. The white annulet with the red is adapted from the State flag of Ohio, home of the unit and further highlights the arching line used in the military map symbol for Air Defense units. Background The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 1 September 2008. External links U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry page for 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Ohio Army National Guard Ohio National Guard press release, "Ohio National Guard Conducts Activation And Patch Ceremony" Air defense artillery brigades of the United States Army Brigades of the United States Army National Guard Military units and formations in Ohio Ohio Army National Guard Ohio National Guard units Military units and formations of the United States in the Iraq War Military units and formations established in 2008