The concept of a knight brandishing a battle axe, along with the colors red and silver, drive directly from the Ainsworth family coat-of-arms. In concert, they represent strength, fortitude and nobility in pursuit of peace.
The seahorse represents prowess and fortitude. In addition to the connotation of vigilance at sea, the seahorse symbolized the forces of science and industry, vital elements in the design, construction and operation of the ship. The knight astride, then, indicates seapower strengthened by marriage of man and technology, of crew and ship.
The full color version adds special meaning to the AINSWORTH arms. The traditional Navy blue and gold sigify loyalty, fidelity, truth and excellence. In addition to reflecting our national colors, the red, white and blue shield is highlighted by a central ermine band, symbolic of leadership and justice. The green charger represents youth, strength, and freshness, particularly appropriate to the Navy of today and tomorrow.
The motto "PARATA PUGNARE", meaning "Prepared to Fight", stresses the primary goal of readiness to act to further the values which have become our heritage. The motto also encompasses the nickname of the fighting destroyerman who was "Pug" Ainsworth.
The peripheral stars are the marks of honor and achievement, characterizing both the life of Vice Admiral Ainsworth and the aspirations of those who proudly carry his standard.
The continuous line highlighting the border of the crest, signifies the unity and continuity of the ship's crew. May that line be a strong one. May it never part. May this crest inspire those who comprise that line to act in the pursit of excellence throughout the life oa a proud ship bearing a name and proud heritage.
The arms of AINSWORTH, designed from the ideas of the ship's company, reflects elements symbolic of the life of Vice Admiral Walden Lee Ainsworth as well as values inherent in American and Naval Tradition.
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