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A few USN ships crest



The colors of the shield and star are adapted from the Texas state flag. The star also commemorates the "Lone Star" and first ship to bear the name San Antonio. Red is the color for valor and sacrifice, blue is for loyalty and white, purity of purpose. The Alamo honors the heroes who offered their lives to ensure the freedom of Texas. The bluebonnets refer to the beauty and majesty of Texas and the olive branch highlights the ship's peacekeeping mission. The trident and cannon represent the old and new weaponry. The cannon balls and nineteenth century cannon were similar weapons used by the brave men that defended the Alamo. The trident, symbol of sea prowess, also represents the "mobility triad" that USS San Antonio is built for. The crossed Navy and Marine Corps swords represent cooperation and teamwork of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps



The USS Arlington Crest

In keeping with military tradition, each ship of the United States Navy has a unique identifying logo, called a crest. The crest is created by the Navy, taking into consideration the ship’s namesake in addition to our naval and national history.

The coat of arms as blazoned in full color upon a white oval enclosed by a blue collar edged on the outside with a gold rope bearing the inscription “USS ARLINGTON” at top and in base “LPD 24” in gold letters. The rope has 184 twists, one for each of the lives lost at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally used by the Navy. The pentagon-shaped shield, representing the Department of Defense, has a border the color of limestone buff except the red section of the southwest wall, which symbolizes the area of the Pentagon where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building on September 11, 2001. The laurel wreath is symbolic of honor and high achievement, and commemorates the heroism of the first responders to the Pentagon. The trident, representing sea prowess, underscores USS Arlington’s mission to support the deployment of the Marine Corps landing force to conduct amphibious warfare missions. The Pentagon’s location in Arlington County is highlighted by the Arlington House adapted from the Arlington county seal.

The thirteen stars between the rays are from the Department of Defense seal. The two benches with the trees represent two of the 184 illuminated benches of the Pentagon Memorial, a permanent outdoor memorial to the lives lost at the Pentagon site. The bald eagle, embodiment of strength, vigilance and resolve, is long associated with the United States of America and our Armed Forces. It is soaring above, bowing its head in respect for the fallen. The eagle’s wings echo the shape of the Pentagon Memorial Benches.



Shield: The dark blue and gold represent the sea and excellence. They are also the Navy's tradition colors. Red is emblematic of courage and sacrifice. The five interlaced swords honor the five Sullivan brothers killed in action during WW II and commemorate their spirit of teamwork and patriotism. The upright points of the swords allude to the present ship's combat readiness and its missile system. The boarder reflects unity and the eleven stars represent the battle stars earned by the first USS THE SULLIVANS; nine for WW II and two for the Korean War. Crest: The trident, symbol of sea prowess, symbolizes DDG 68's modern warfare capabilities; the AEGIS and vertical launch system. The fireball underscores the fierce battle of Guadalcanal where the five brothers courageously fought and died together and highlights its firepower of the past and present USS THE SULLIVANS. The inverted wreath, a traditional symbol of the ultimate sacrifice, is in memory of the Sullivan brothers. The shamrock recalls the Irish heritage. The arms are blazoned in full color upon a white oval enclosed by a dark blue collar edged on the outside with a gold rope and bearing the name "USS THE SULLIVANS" at the top and "DDG 68" in the base in gold.
 

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GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 24, 2012) The official crest of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota (SSN 784). (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Jim Sikora/Released)
Here's the meaning of the crest of the USS North Dokota.

from wiki

Ship's Crest

The Ship's Crest was launched on 24 August, 2012 by Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley in the Great Hall at the North Dakota State Capitol[7]. The final crest is the culmination of a design process that started with entries submitted by the ship's crew and North Dakota residents and ended with an impressive and extremely symbolic icon.

USS NORTH DAKOTA proudly displays the ship’s motto, “Strength from the Soil, Reapers of the Deep.” “Strength from the soil” is taken from the State of North Dakota Coat of Arms and the Governor’s Flag representing the connection between the USS NORTH DAKOTA and the State of North Dakota. “Reapers of the Deep” has a double meaning. It represents both the fighting spirit of the submarine warrior and the ties to the state’s farm heritage of reapers, which cut grain in the fields.

The green ribbon on which the motto resides represents the agricultural community as well as the colors of the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University.

The overall shape of the crest is that of an Indian arrowhead, similar to that used on the North Dakota Coat of Arms. This represents the American Indian heritage of North Dakota.

Flanking the Indian arrowhead shape and acting as its serrated cutting edge is wheat. This represents the North Dakota farming community.

Prominently displayed on the crest are gold and silver six shooter revolvers. The front sights of the revolvers are formed by the gold and silver dolphins, representing the officer and enlisted submarine warfare community. Additionally, the revolvers represent the two tomahawk payload tubes the ship carries in arsenal. NORTH DAKOTA is the first submarine to carry these payload tubes, each capable of carrying six Tomahawk Cruise Missiles.

The red and green eyes of the submarine dolphins mounted on the six shooter revolvers pays tribute to the port and starboard running lights of the professional mariner.

Across the revolver hand grips are the words “Rough Riders.” This is a salute to the state’s connection to President Roosevelt. The “Rough Riders" were volunteers from the plains during the Spanish American War. Members of the North Dakota National Guard as well as President Roosevelt’s Rough Riders served in combat for one year in the Philippines, supporting its occupation following the Spanish American War.

Across the skyline is the silhouette of the first USS NORTH DAKOTA (BB-29). BB-29 is additionally represented as on of the two gold stars flanking the words, “USS NORTH DAKOTA.” SSN-784, the second warship to proudly bear the name, represents the second gold star in this banner.

At the base of the arrowhead outline are two horse heads, representing the Nakota horses that roamed the prairies of North Dakota.

In the night sky is the Constellation Orion. Orion, the hunter, signifies the warrior heart of the people of North Dakota and the war fighting crew of USS NORTH DAKOTA.

Wrapping across the crest is a banner with two Native American tomahawks, representing the state’s Native American Indian heritage and Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, one of the weapons capabilities the USS NORTH DAKOTA can employ.

Finally, prominently pushing through the ship’s crest is a Virginia Class Submarine representing the sailors who man this great warship.
 


DUNHAM, JASON L.
Rank and Organization: Corporal, United States Marine Corps

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004. Corporal Dunham's squad was conducting a reconnaissance mission in the town of Karabilah, Iraq, when they heard rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire erupt approximately two kilometers to the west. Corporal Dunham led his Combined Anti-Armor Team towards the engagement to provide fire support to their Battalion Commander's convoy, which had been ambushed as it was traveling to Camp Husaybah. As Corporal Dunham and his Marines advanced, they quickly began to receive enemy fire. Corporal Dunham ordered his squad to dismount their vehicles and led one of his fire teams on foot several blocks south of the ambushed convoy. Discovering seven Iraqi vehicles in a column attempting to depart, Corporal Dunham and his team stopped the vehicles to search them for weapons. As they approached the vehicles, an insurgent leaped out and attacked Corporal Dunham. Corporal Dunham wrestled the insurgent to the ground and in the ensuing struggle saw the insurgent release a grenade. Corporal Dunham immediately alerted his fellow Marines to the threat. Aware of the imminent danger and without hesitation, Corporal Dunham covered the grenade with his helmet and body, bearing the brunt of the explosion and shielding his Marines from the blast. In an ultimate and selfless act of bravery in which he was mortally wounded, he saved the lives of at least two fellow Marines. By his undaunted courage, intrepid fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Dunham gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Ships crest..



Coat of Arms

SHIELD: Azure, in base two chevronels Or, on a pale Gules an unsheathed enlisted sword point down Proper, overall a crested helmet of antiquity of the second garnished Purpure, in dexter chief a mullet Or, a bordure of the last. On a wreath Or and Azure the inverted star of the Medal of Honor Proper surmounted by the Marine Corps eagle, globe and anchor insignia Argent intertwining in base the Combat Action Ribbon Proper.

Symbolism

Shield: The colors dark blue and gold represent the United States Navy. The two chevronels in base recall Corporal Dunham’s rank. The scarlet pale represents the Marine Corps and refers to the trouser stripe worn by Non Commissioned Officers. The Marine Corps Non Commissioned Officers sword on the stripe is point down, signifying Cpl Dunham’s sacrifice of his life to protect his troops. The helmet of antiquity recalls the service traditions of brotherhood which hold true today and recalls the incident of enemy attack on Cpl Dunham’s squad during which he used his helmet to contain a grenade and covered it with his body to protect his squad at the cost of his own life. The purple detail on the helmet refers to the Purple Heart Medal awarded Cpl Dunham. The distinctive shield shape is that used on the state arms of New York, Cpl Dunham’s home state. The gold mullet in dexter chief signifies the loss of Cpl Dunham to his service and his family. The gold border denotes the unity and cohesion of Marine Corps service members which characterize the force and clearly influenced Cpl Dunham’s action in defense of his troops.

Crest: The decorations awarded Corporal Dunham are represented along with the eagle, globe and anchor insignia of the United States Marine Corps; the inverted mullet symbolizes the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest decoration for valor awarded to Cpl Dunham for his sacrifice in protecting his squad, and the Combat Action Ribbon, awarded to him along with the Purple Heart Medal, which is referenced on the antique helmet appearing on the shield.
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The present day USS Texas (SSN 775) is a Virginia class SSN..



In the forefront is a full view of Texas, ready to go forth and take the fight to the enemy. Emblazoned on her hull is the shape of the state of Texas, denoting the outstanding patriotism and leadership the citizens of Texas have contributed to the American nation. Located within the state outline is a symbol of the atom, representing the warfighting capability and endurance afforded Texas by nuclear power.

Texas is backed by the traditional badge of the Texas Rangers. This identifies the singularity of purpose between the men and women who enforce Texas law and the sailors. The four white stars represent the four American warships to bear the name of the state of Texas. "Don't Mess with Texas" is a well known anti-littering state slogan and a warning for those who attempt to prevent Texas from carrying out her mission. The battle scarred Lone Star flag flying behind Texas represents the gallant heroism of those who fought and died at the Alamo to ensure the future of Texas, and it also represents the perseverance with which Texas and her crew will endure through all missions that are put before her.


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GROTON, Conn. (June 14, 2013) The official crest of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John Warner (SSN 785). (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Jim Sikora/Released)
 
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These are the rest of the ships I served aboard...

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Post card photo of USS West Virginia (BB-48) going through the Panama Canal in October 1924.


Overhead view of USS New York (BB-34) passing through the Panama Canal in July, 1919. US Navy and Marine Corps Museum/Naval Aviation Museum, Photo No.1986.094.001.032 via Mike Green.


New York City (19 October 1945): SC/2 Chester Smigielski, of Chelsea, Massachusetts, holds up an appetizing hunk of meat for spectators to see during the public inspection tour of the battleship USS New York (BB-34), which docked in New York this morning. The public was permitted aboard in the afternoon. Photo courtesy of Acme Newspictures via Bill Gonyo.


USS Arizona (BB 39) Seen here at Puget Sound Navy Yard,Bremerton WA, in 1921.


Oil on canvas painting by the artist Tom Freeman entitled "Last Mooring", showing the Arizona (BB-39) moored in front of the Nevada (BB-36) and behind the Oklahoma (BB-37). Photo and text courtesy of oldgloryprints.com
 
80-G-404869.... USS Leyte (CV-32), April 14, 1949. First African American Aviator Ensign Jesse L. Brown shaking hands with Captain W.L. Erdman, Commanding Officer of Leyte. Shown, L to R: Captain W.L. Erdman, Lieutenant Commader E.D. Williams, CO of VF-32, and Ensign Brown. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. (2018/05/02). by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr

3d Battalion, 4th Marines Loading onto Helicopter Carrier USS Princeton LPH- 5, May 1967 by USMC Archives, on Flickr

PR-03-Box-88-7...USS Georgia (Battleship [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/15']#15 . Photographed by William H. Rau. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.[/url] by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr

80-G-647027... September 1954. Transportation of Vietnamese refugees to Saigon. Shown: USS Estes (AGC-12) brings last of 100,000 refugees into dock at Saigon. by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr

80-G-404834..... USS Coral Sea (CVB-43), June 5, 1949. Enlisted Personnel from Coral Sea stop for ice cream and cokes outside the Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr
 
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A Rafale Marine attached to squadron 17F of the French navy lands during flight operations on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier air wing exercises with the French navy to strengthen partnerships and deepen interoperability between the two nations’ naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brooke Macchietto)

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French and U.S. Navy sailors stand next to a Rafale Marine attached to squadron 17F of the French navy during flight operations on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier air wing exercises with the French navy to strengthen partnerships and deepen interoperability between the two nations’ naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brooke Macchietto)

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An E-2C Hawkeye attached to squadron 4F of the French navy lands during flight operations on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier air wing exercises with the French navy to strengthen partnerships and deepen interoperability between the two nations’ naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brooke Macchietto)
 


WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 15, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) steam alongside the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of a replenishment-at-sea during sea trials. The non-combatant, civilian-crewed ship, operated by MSC, provides fuel, food, ordnance, spare parts, mail and other supplies to Navy ships throughout the world. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 15, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ashley Roden, from Chandler, Arizona, mans the ordnance control desk aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 15, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jazmine Reynolds, from El Paso, Texas, moves ordnance in the hangar bay aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 15, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Gabriel Cabrera, from Sioux City, Iowa, stacks ordnance crates in the hangar bay aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 15, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jamie Poepoe, from Hilo, Hawaii, mans the ordnance control desk aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
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80-G-K-4510 by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr

120414-N-WO496-040 by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr

150914-N-VC236-065 by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr

160224-N-MJ645-620 by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr

160426-N-GV721-1731 by National Museum of the U.S. Navy, on Flickr

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Original caption >>>A gun crew of six Negroes who were given the Navy Cross for standing by their gun when their ship was damaged by enemy attack in the Philippine area. Crew members: Jonell Copeland, AtM2/c; Que Gant, StM; Harold Clark, Jr., StM; James Eddie Dockery, StM; Alonzo Alexander Swann, StM; and Eli Benjamin, StM. Ca. 1945.
 
 
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