Lake Erie (CG 70) - Naval Cruise Book

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SHIELD Dark blue and gold are the traditional Navy colors. Red, white, and blue are our National colors. The blue alludes to our world ' s oceans. The nine red and white sections combine to suggest the U.S. Fleet action of the Battle of Lake Erie. The Naval sword and musket, crossed to imply strength and cooperation, are combined with the American Eagle to depict defense of, and devotion to, country. CREST The carronades are emblematic of the American firepower that was so decisive in the Battle of Lake Erie. The olive branches symbolize peace, achieved and maintained through strength and military preparedness. The trident, red for courage and valor, is a traditional Naval symbol that typifies an AEGIS cruiser ' s capabilities on the earth ' s surface, below the surface of our oceans, and in the air. MOTTO COURAGE, DETERMINATION, PEACE honor the memory of the United States ' COURAGE to fight, DETERMINATION to win with PEACE as the ultimate goal.

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