USS Oscar Austin

*The shield has background of blue with red flames. The center encompasses a white globe with a reversed star center over an anchor.*The traditional Navy colors were chosen for the shield because dark blue and gold represents the sea and excellence respectively. Red signifies sacrifice and valor and white stands for integrity and purity of purpose. A reversed star represents the Medal of Honor awarded to Private First Class Oscar P. Austin, United States Marine Corps, for self-sacrifice and heroism he showed when throwing himself between an enemy grenade and an injured Marine. A white globe with a blue reversed star in the center are the Medal of Honor ribbon colors, while the reversed star is the silhouette of the pendant. The globe and anchor, also the USMC seal, signify the U.S. Navy's global mission. The flames represent the fire swept terrain as well as enemy fire where Austin sacrificed his life for comrades. ;Crest *The crest consists of an eagle surrounded by crossing tridents and rice stalk.*Representing ''Oscar Austin'''s modern warfare capabilities such as the AEGIS combat systems are the tridents; symbols of sea prowess. The tridents' tines denote various warfare areas: air, surface, undersea. The crossed tridents prove multiple capabilities. The surrounding rice stalks signify Vietnam, where Austin served. The eagle symbolizes freedom, the principles of which the country were founded, and the sacrifice of his own life for others' freedom.

*The motto is written on a scroll of gold with blue trim.*The ship's motto is "Honor and Sacrifice". The motto is a reference to the honorable sacrifice of Private First Class Oscar P. Austin and the Medal of Honor he received. ;Seal *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 Oscar Austin" at the top and "DDG 79" in the base all gold.*