SHIELD
Per chevron Azure (Navy Blue) and Gules, two lightning flashes chevronwise Argent, between a trident issuant from base and in chief a pair of balance scales Gris, surmounted at centre by a mullet of the third, all within a diminutive bordure of the last.
CREST
From a wreath Argent and Azure (Navy Blue), above an astronauts glove clenched in a fist fesswise, an American bald eagle displayed all Proper, supporting a shield with the arms of the United States.
SUPPORTERS
Behind the shield on the dexter side, a Navy officers sword and on the sinister side, a Navy enlisted cutlass in saltire Proper.
MOTTO
A scroll Azure, doubled Argent, with the inscription IN DEFENSE OF GREAT SOCIETY in White letters.
SHIELD
The colors red, white and blue are colors of both the United States and Texas flags. The lightning flashes in chevron allude to the prow, power and speed of the ships new technology for propulsive power and, in tandem with the trident, suggest the mission of Surface Strike, with the emphasis on stealth and effectiveness against other ships. The scales represent The Civil Rights Act of 1964, considered a landmark achievement of Lyndon B. Johnsons presidency. The white star represents Johnsons home state of Texas and the Silver Star he was awarded while serving in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific. Crest. The wreath adopts the first named metal and color from the shield and blazon. The astronauts glove references NASAs Apollo Program which Johnson staunchly supported and helped push legislation that brought NASA into being when he was Senate Majority Leader. As Vice President, he played an important role in defining and overseeing the lunar landing efforts and the manned space flight missions. He pushed hard for the decision to explore the moon and lobbied for the budgetary and political support needed, culminating in Apollo 11s successful landing on the moon in 1969. The eagle is depicted as an American bald eagle and styled similar to the Presidential eagle to denote that Lyndon Baines Johnson was a President of the United States.
SUPPORTERS
The Navy officers sword and enlisted cutlass represent the teamwork required of the members of a small crew operating the largest surface combatant ship built for the U.S. Navy since World War II.
MOTTO
IN DEFENSE OF GREAT SOCIETY.
SEAL
The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white oblong disc within a dark blue designation band, edged with a gold roped border and bearing the name USS LYNDON B. JOHNSON at the top and DDG 1002 at the base.