Oozlefinch

The Oozlefinch is portrayed as a featherless bird that flies backwards (at supersonic speeds)[3] and carries weapons of the Air Defense and Coast Artillery, most often a Nike-Hercules Missile.

Captain Henry MacPherson Merriam, possibly under the effects of alcohol, first reported seeing a large-eyed, flight-challenged bird outside the officers' club.

Its vision is unobstructed by eyelids or eyebrows, and the eyes are said to be able to turn 180 degrees so the Oozlefinch can look inward, symbolizing the need of a good leader for inward reflection.

"Gules and Sable:" The color of the shield is red and black-red for the Artillery, and black in mourning for those who lost at dice by throwing the lowest spots.

proper:" The honor point of the shield was given to the lowest marked dice, as it was the one which most frequently appeared to some members, the law of probabilities to the contrary notwithstanding.

The Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade (pictured) included an Oozlefinch, [ 1 ] as did the patch of the Railway Artillery Reserve. [ 2 ] The French motto "Nous Soutiendrons" means "We Shall Serve".
The crest of the 53rd Coast Artillery is the symbol of the Railway Artillery Reserve.
The Oozlefinch (unofficial) coat of arms from a 1957 military ceremony pamphlet. The Latin motto "Quid ad sceleratorum curamus" translates roughly as "What the hell do we care?"
Matched Pair of Oozlefinches ca. 1951 by COL John R. M. Covert near Coast Artillery HQ, Fortress Monroe, VA
Oozlefinch depicted on a Nike-Ajax missile, Fort Warren , Massachusetts