SHIELD
Gules, three pales Argent between two square flaunches Azure (Dark Blue) bearing six six-pointed mullets, three and three Argent (Silver Gray).
CREST
From a wreath Argent and Azure a bald eagle crouched wings inverted Proper, clutching in dexter claw a Senate gavel Proper and in sinister claw a sword fesswise Proper; in chief radiant light Or surmounted by a Phrygian cap Gules, banded of the second and inscribed LIBERTY of the first.
SUPPORTERS
Saltirewise a United States Navy Officers sword and Chief Petty Officers cutlass saltirewise, points downward.
MOTTO
A tri-parted scroll Gules doubled Argent inscribed TENACIOUS IN THE FIGHT of the last.
SHIELD
The hourglass shaped division of the field resembles the shape of the historic Senate gavel, implying Mr. Levins service as a United States Senator. The six six-pointed stars honor Mr. Levins 36 years in the Senate. The seven vertical stripes over a blue field denote the USS CARL M. LEVIN (DDG 120) as the 70th ship in its class. The national colors of the United States are Red, White and Blue.
CREST
The bald eagle, embodying the spirit of the United States, emphasizes the nations virtues of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The sword and Senate gavel allude to Mr. Levins service as a Senator and position of Chairman of the Armed Services Committee. The Phrygian (Liberty) cap amongst the radiant light conveys Mr. Levins work to protect the Great Lakes and their many lighthouses along Michigans coastline. The Liberty cap, adapted from the United States Senate Seal, conveys the paramount nature of Americas ethics and values, emphasized by the golden radiant light. Additionally, the eagle is featured on the coat of arms of the State of Michigan, in tribute to Mr. Levins home state.
SUPPORTERS
The Navy Officer sword and enlisted cutlass pay tribute to the command and crew, representing authority, professionalism and unity in the accomplishment of their mission.
MOTTO
The motto, TENACIOUS IN THE FIGHT, expresses the steadfast and determined motivation of the command and crew to triumph over adversity.
SEAL
The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white oval, enclosed by a dark blue border edged on the outside with a gold rope and inscribed USS CARL M. LEVIN above and DDG 120 below in gold.