USNS Brunswick (T-EPF 6)
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Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

SHIELD

Per pale Azure (Dark Blue) and Argent between two lightning bolts a demi-trident all counterchanged, in base a point-in-point Vert billetty Argent (Silver Gray).


CREST

From a wreath Argent and Azure (Dark Blue), in front of two hammers saltirewise Sable, hammerheads upwards, a torch Silver Gray enflamed Gules and inscribed along the rim with the Roman numerals XCIX of the third, all entwined by a square knot Or.


SUPPORTERS

Behind the shield, a United States Army Officer sword and a Marine Corps Officer Mameluke in saltire, points downward Proper.


MOTTO

On a tripartite scroll Sable, edged Or, the inscription VIGILANCE AND FORTITUDE in Gold letters.

Symbolism

SHIELD

The shield colors of blue, white and green allude to the City of Brunswick, Georgia flag. The point-in-point portion of the shield is taken from the USS BRUNSWICK (ATS-3) coat of arms. The four silver billets denote the USNS BRUNSWICK (JHSV 6) as the fourth ship to be named for the City of Brunswick. The two lightning bolts are indicative of the Joint High Speed Vessel class of ship, and the demi-trident represents excellence at sea.


CREST

The torch alludes to the Statue of Liberty and the ninety-nine Liberty ships produced in Brunswick during World War II. The square knot denotes the Knot ships constructed there and is colored gold to symbolize the amazing feat of building ships faster than the enemy can sink them. The crossed black hammers honor the determination of the men and women who built the Liberty ships, who often refused extra pay while working weekends and holidays. The patriotism those workers displayed is also shared by the crew of USNS BRUNSWICK.


SUPPORTERS

The swords symbolize cooperation and teamwork and the JHSVs capability to transport both U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps personnel and their military vehicles.


SEAL

The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on an oval field within a dark blue designation band, edged with a gold roped border and bearing the name USNS BRUNSWICK at the top and T-EPF 6 at the base.





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