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Nickname: Lightning Division (informally as "Jersey Lighting" by those assigned within New Jersey)
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Slogan: Audaciter (Boldly)
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
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Description: On a red semi-disc 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter, a white bolt of lightning from sinister chief to dexter base, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) green border.
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Symbolism: The lightning flash on the red background alludes to the combat record of the division likened to a "bolt of lightning…" and to its designation as the "Lightning Division."
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Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 78th Division on 27 May 1922. It was retained for the 78th Division (Training) on 11 Sep 1959. The insignia was redesignated on 1 Oct 1993 for the 78th Division (Exercise) and the description revised to provide metric measurements. The insignia was redesignated for the 78th Division (Training Support) on 17 Oct 1999.
The 309th Regimental Crest
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The Coat Arms (Shield) of Regiment is Infantry Blue and White
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The red and white shoulder sleeve insignia of the 78th Division represents the Regiment's service with that division in World War I
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The three Maltese Crosses allude to the battle honors awarded the Regiment during the St. Mihiel, Muesse-Argonne and Lorraine Campaigns
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The Mermaid is used to allude to southern New Jersey (and it's beautiful beaches and ocean side resorts) where the unit was organized in 1917.
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The Regiment's Motto: Esse Quam Videri, means 'To Be rather than to see".