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| Keywords: USS Colorado Hi rez final-1024x654.jpg of Ship ™s Crest The crest of USS COLORADO SSN 788 is contained within the silhouette of the head of a charging mustang symbolizing the determined nature of the great state of Colorado This nature of unbridled determination will carry on in the attitude of the crew of USS COLORADO The fundamental elements of the background are derived from the Colorado state Above the waterline lies the white snow-covered Rocky Mountains standing tall over the landscape and concealing destructive power within their icy ridges These mountains represent the mighty and majestic nature of submarines Upon the reflection in the water rests a submarine representing USS COLORADO transiting forward into the unknown Along the collar of the horse lie seven stars that represent the Battle Stars awarded to the battleship USS COLORADO BB-45 for exemplary service in World War II and reflect the spirit of excellence present in the crew aboard the new USS COLORADO Finally the Latin motto Terra Marique Indomita translates to untamed by land and sea Although only three words and a straightforward translation the motto actually has three distinct meanings Terra Indomita The first part above the water recognizes the state of Colorado standing untamed by land throughout history ; Marique Indomita The second part from the reflection recognizes the submarine USS COLORADO standing untamed by the sea; Terra Marique Indomita Together the motto recognizes the spirit of USS COLORADO both the ship and her crew a spirit that remains untamed by the rugged terrain and weather extremes of land and untamed by the rough waves and dark depths of the sea From late 2014 into early 2015 the USS Colorado SSN 788 Commissioning Committee coordinated a competition to design the official crest of the USS COLORADO In April 2015 after receiving over l 00 submissions from all across the world the Commissioning Committee and the crew of PCU COLORADO evaluated the submissions and ultimately selected the design of Michael F Nielson to serve as the ship ™s official crest After the selection the designer was contacted to provide some personal background information and finalize the design It was at that time the command and the Commissioning Committee learned that the designer was both a naval officer and Colorado native who was completing initial training for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and had orders to report to PCU COLORADO After completion of his training in October 2015 LTJG Nielson reported to PCU COLORADO as one of the first two Junior Officers Be it hereby known that this is the official crest of the USS COLORADO SSN 788 2015-10-07 09 45 01 usscoloradocommittee org/christening-confirmed-december-3rd/ LTJG Michael Nielsen USN other versions PD-USGov United States Navy submarine emblems | ||||
