Arthur W Radford (DD 968) - Naval Cruise Book

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COAT OF ARMS The Coat of Arms of USS ARTHUR W. RAD- FORD (DD 968) is highly symbolic of the ship ' s namesake. Admiral Arthur W. Radford, and his uncompromised devotion to this country ' s national defense. The gold wings allude to Admiral Radford, a pioneer in aviation, who won his wings in 1920 and subsequently served two tours in the Navy Depart- ment ' s Bureau of Aeronautics. The wings and ship ' s bow together refer to his command of Carri- er Divisions II and 6, Pacific, in World War II. The four five-point stars crosswise on the blue of the ship ' s bow indicate his promotion to the rank of Admiral and his appointment as Commander in Chief Pacific, and United States Pacific Fleet pri- or to and during Korean hostilities. The red torii symbolizes both World War II and the Korean War. The three divisions of shield, itself a symbol of protection, refer to air, land, and sea armed forces, and allude to the fundamental and guiding princi- ples of Admiral Radford ' s beliefs and constant concern — the defense of freedom through nation- al strength, and national security through pre- paredness. This dominant dedication to country is reflected in Admiral Radford ' s appointment in 1953 as the first naval officer to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his reappointment for a second term. This is symbolized by the canton of defense blue bearing the four gold unsheathed swords, and is displayed on the shield as an aug- mentation of honor . Admiral Radford ' s naval career may be summa- rized by three words: Patriotism, Perservcrance, and Preparedness. These traits, which he both lived and taught, are shown by the Navy blue motto scroll lined with white located beneath the shield. UNITAS 02