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=== 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.
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