SHIELD
Per fess Azure (Dark Blue) and Gules an anchor enfiled by a cog wheel Or, all within an orle of sixteen mullets Argent.
CREST
From a wreath Or and Azure (Dark Blue), a rose Proper surmounted by a demi-trident Sable.
SUPPORTERS
Behind the shield, four swords--a U.S. Navy Officers sword, U.S. Marine Corps Officers Mameluke, U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers cutlass and a U.S. Marine Corps Non-commissioned Officers sword, all in saltire, points downward.
MOTTO
A tripartite scroll Gules edged Or and inscribed FIRST RESPONDERS BRAVE AND DETERMINED Argent.
SHIELD
Red and gold is representative of the embarked Marines while dark blue and gold represents the traditional mission of a deep-water Navy. The cog wheel, a symbol of manufacturing, is taken from the City of Portland, Oregon, seal and represents the citys shipbuilding industry which built Victory and Liberty ships during World War II. The gold anchor acknowledges the citys long standing connection to the maritime industry and the U.S. Navy. The sixteen white stars pay tribute to the battle stars awarded to USS PORTLAND (CA-33) for her combat service during World War II.
CREST
In 2003, the year of USS Portlands (LSD-37) decommissioning, the city council officially nicknamed Portland The City of Roses by a unanimous vote. The yellow rose alludes to the unwavering support of the families of the crew. The trident is colored black to symbolize determination, and the three prongs depict LPD 27 as the third ship to be named for the City of Portland. Together, the rose and trident symbolize the significant contributions made by the citizens of Portland to the warfighting effort.
SUPPORTERS
The U.S. Navy Officer sword, U.S. Marine Corps Mameluke, and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps enlisted swords symbolize the synergy between the two services. Furthermore, the placement of the swords represents the leadership and direction provided by commissioned officers, combined with the strength and support of the senior enlisted cadre, forging the foundation of USS Portlands crew and the Navy-Marine Corps Team.