Editing USS Donald Cook (section)

==Coat of arms==
[[File:USS Donald Cook DDG-75 Crest.png|right|thumb|150px]]

=== Shield ===
<blockquote>The shield has background of dark blue with a light-blue trim. A reversed star hangs above a gauntlet hoisting a broken chain and crossing sword. Missiles surround the shield.</blockquote>The traditional Navy colors were chosen for the shield because dark blue and gold represent the sea and excellence, respectively. Red is also included to signify valor and sacrifice. The armoured [[gauntlet (glove)|gauntlet]] holding a broken chain represents Colonel Cook's [[Donald Cook (Medal of Honor)#Medal of Honor citation|gallantry]] and indomitable spirit in captivity as a [[prisoner of war]] to the [[Viet Cong]]. He put the interests of his comrades before his own life. The crossed swords denote spirit and teamwork, as well as U.S. Navy and Marine Corps heritage. The U.S. Marine Corps officers' [[Mameluke sword]] is representative of Colonel Cook's Marine service. The light-blue upside-down star symbolizes the Medal of Honor Cook earned for his spirit, sacrifice, and heroism.

=== Crest ===
<blockquote>The crest consists of an eagle surrounded by red tridents.</blockquote>The eagle is symbolic to the principles of freedom which our country was founded, highlighting military vigilance and national defense. The trident represents sea power and her AEGIS firepower which brings the capability of conducting operations in multi threat environments.

=== Motto ===
<blockquote>The motto is written on a scroll of gold that has a red reverse side.</blockquote>The ships motto is "Faith without Fear". The motto is a reference to both the honorable feats of Colonel Cook and the Medal of Honor he received.

=== Seal ===
<blockquote>The coat of arms in full color as in the blazon, upon a white background enclosed within a dark blue oval border edged on the outside with a gold rope and bearing the inscription "USS DONALD COOK" at the top and "DDG 75" in the base all gold.</blockquote>