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Dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally associated with the US Navy. The wavy border reflects the coastline or the littoral maritime areas of operation of the MHC. The mine highlights the ship’s mission; to search out and clear mines. The Shrike, an aggressive hunter, is the ship’s namesake. They are dashing and bold predators. The baton refers to Baton Rouge, site of the USS Shrike’s commissioning. | Dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally associated with the US Navy. The wavy border reflects the coastline or the littoral maritime areas of operation of the MHC. The mine highlights the ship’s mission; to search out and clear mines. The Shrike, an aggressive hunter, is the ship’s namesake. They are dashing and bold predators. The baton refers to Baton Rouge, site of the USS Shrike’s commissioning. | ||
The star and annulet suggest accuracy commemorating the previous USS SHRIKE and underscore it’s mission; the operational testing and evaluation of new mines. The annulet or circle denotes unity and teamwork. | The star and annulet suggest accuracy commemorating the previous USS SHRIKE and underscore it’s mission; the operational testing and evaluation of new mines. The annulet or circle denotes unity and teamwork. It is red to denote zeal and courage. The pole star highlights the major cardinal directions and alludes to the USS Shrike’s far reaching scope and mission. The wave represents the Atlantic Fleet, the theater of operations of the past and present USS Shrikes. | ||