About 449th Aviation Support Battalion449th Aviation Support Battalion

Motto: Fix Forward

The 449th Aviation Support Battalion conducts full-spectrum aviation operations in support of the 36th CAB, and also plays a major role in the Texas National Guards’ mission to conduct Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) within the United States in support of State and Federal Agencies as directed.

Distinctive Unit Insignia:

The 449th Aviation Support Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 9 September 1998. Buff (gold) and scarlet are used in the heraldic design of Support organizations, with gold symbolizing excellence and high achievement. A divided shield, with a blue upper half and buff lower portions to simulate sky and clouds, highlights the unit’s air and ground maintenance roles. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high achievement, and the cloud forms a chevron that suggests both support and forward movement in keeping with the unit motto to “Fix Forward.” A pair of crossed lightning bolts reflects strength and cooperation and also suggest speed and swift execution of mission duties. Red, white, and blue are the national colors as well as the colors of the state of Texas, the “Lone Star” state that is home to the Battalion. The lightning bolts, crossed for strength and cooperation, represent swiftness. The colors red, white and blue, and the star are adapted from the Texas State flag, home of the battalion, and a wrench on the pale symbolizes the vital role of maintenance and the unit's mission.