The Institute of Heraldry does not have an entry for the 226th Support Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia, a device also referred to as a “unit crest” or a DUI, and the unit is also undocumented at the U.S. Army Center of Military History.
From the colors and imagery on the insignia, the unit would seem to have been designated as an Infantry or Signal Corps organization at some point in its history due to the inclusion of the bayonet in the chief (upper third) of the shield and the orange-and-white (Signal Corps branch colors) pattern below it. Additionally, the bayonet is placed a field of blue, the color of Infantry, and the orange-and-white arrangement recalls the appearance of a test pattern transmitted with a video feed. And while it might a complete misinterpretation of the motto, the phrase “Fixing The Fight” might be a pun in reference to the bayonet, since bayonets are “fixed” to muskets or rifles.
The Battalion was initially selected for the Navy Unit Commendation for participation in operations with the I Marine Expeditionary Force, but in November 2009 the Battalion was ruled ineligible for this unit award because a review of the Battalion’s status revealed only three of its personnel were deployed during the specified period.
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The Distinctive Unit Insignia is worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (ASU, Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam. DUIs are not worn on the Dress variations of either uniform, however.