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KEEPERS OF THE LAND Designed to combine the functions of several amphibious ships - the troop transport, attack cargo ship, helicopter car- rier and dock landing ship, the AUSTIN holds as its pri- mary mission the con- veyance of combat-ready Marines, using landing craft, vehicles, and heli- copters, to the scene of action at any position on the littorals of the earth. Speaking at her commis- sioning ceremonies, Texas Senator Ralph Yarborough described the AUSTIN an instrument of war that is not meant to be used in war, but to be so ready that war won ' t come ... in i. 5
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Amphibi- ous Transports are named for cities which in turn take their names from Americans who have made exemplary contribu- tions in the exploration and develop- ment of this country. So it is that the USS AUSTIN (LPD 4) was named for the city of AUSTIN, capitol of TEXAS, and honors Stephen Fuller Austin, Texas settler and patriot. The lone star in the insignia symbolizes this association in name with the history of Texas. Additionally, the color scheme has been adopted from the seal of the city of Austin. The fort serves the dual purpose of representing The Alamo and symbolizes the strength brought to our amphibious force with the addition of the USS AUSTIN to the fleet. The cross flanked by wings is indicative of faith in the concept and purpose of the AUSTIN ' S vertical envelopment capability. The lamp is a reminder of the necessity for eternal vigilance. The AUSTIN motto, Potestas Maritimas per Mobilitate ( Seapowe ' through Mobility ) emphasizes her capability of delivering combat-ready troops and dispatching them with precision, requiring only minimal time in transit, to any regions on the globe. The AUSTIN insignia functions to provide her officers, enlisted and guests with a constant reminder of her link with the historical past and her signifi- cant role in the future of preservation of freedom.
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