Shield.  Party per dancette Gules and Azure a stylized mountain range Argent between in chief two quills in saltire surmounted by a U.S. Senate gavel, all Proper, and in base a circular chain superimposed by a cross pattée each arm bearing a propeller blade and surmounted at center by a sun in splendor, all Or.

Crest.  Issuant from a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules a demi-American bald eagle displayed Proper, between the wings seven mullets in the formation of the Big Dipper constellation and issuant from the tip of the sinister wing the Northern star, all Or.   

Supporters.  Behind the shield on the dexter side, a Navy officer’s sword and on the sinister side, a Navy enlisted cutlass in saltire Proper.

Motto.  A scroll Argent, doubled Azure, inscribed “LEAD WITH COURAGE” Gules.

Shield.  Red, white and blue are the National Colors and recognize Senator Ted Stevens’ service to our country.  At the time he left office in 2009, Stevens was the longest serving Republican U.S. senator in history.  Senator Stevens was instrumental in bringing about statehood for Alaska, symbolized here by the crossed quills, and his tireless efforts resulted in Alaska becoming the 49th U.S. state on January 3rd, 1959.  The gavel represents Stevens’ time served as the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate in the 108th and 109th Congresses from 2003 to 2007.  The snow-capped mountain range celebrates Ted Steven’s beloved home, the State of Alaska.  The three peaks of the mountain range denote the USS TED STEVENS (DDG 128) as the third ship of the Flight III series.  Furthermore, a mountain peak rising nearly 14,000 feet above Denali National Park was named in Stevens’ honor the year after his death.  Stevens served in the United States Army Air Forces from 1943 to 1946 during World War II.  He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal for his courageous actions in the China-Burma-India theater supporting the 14th Air Force “Flying Tigers,” each medal represented in stylized form in the center of the shield. The circular gold chain refers to the strong friendship between Senator Ted Stevens and Senator Daniel Inouye, both World War II combat veterans who remained faithful defenders of the military throughout their lives.  

Crest.  The wreath adopts the first-named metal and color from the shield and blazon. In this arrangement, the red and white twists refer to Senator Stevens’ six terms as the senator for Alaska, serving from 1968 to 2009.  The American bald eagle embodies Ted Stevens’ service in the Army Air Forces during World War II.  The eagle’s eye is enlarged to depict Stevens’ determination to become a pilot after failing the U.S. Navy vision exam.  After completing a course of prescribed eye exercises, Stevens was accepted into the Army Air Forces Air Cadet program, earning his wings early in 1944.  The Big Dipper and Northern Star pay homage to Stevens’ beloved Alaska and are displayed on the state flag.  

Motto.  The ship’s motto, “LEAD WITH COURAGE,” captures the spirit of the TED STEVENS crew and is an acknowledgement of the service, sacrifice and life of Senator Stevens.

Seal.  The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a light blue oval within a white designation band, edged with a gold roped border and bearing the name “USS TED STEVENS” at the top and “DDG 128” at the base in Navy blue.