Coat of Arms:

Centered in the coat of arms is the Sitka spruce, state tree of Alaska, whose capital city has given USS JUNEAU its name, white in background are the jagged peaks and snowy crest which surround Juneau, Alaska.

Emblazoned at the top of the shield are two prominent stars -- Naval line insignia -- honoring the two former warships which bore the name JUNEAU, and emphasizing the strong ties of those traditions that lie with them.

The alligators, serving as supporters of the coat of arms, are traditional emblems of the U.S. Navy's amphibious forces, commonly referred to as "the Gator Navy." Their position indicates the juncture of land and sea to which the JUNEAU's capabilities represent.

The insignia is surrounded by a length of line, heraldic symbol for a Naval Command, unbroken to represent the unity which characterizes the officers and crew.

The third Juneau (LPD-10) was laid down by Lockheed Shipbuilding & Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., 23 January 1965;, launched 12 February 1966; sponsored by Mrs. William A. Egan, wife of the Governor of Alaska; and scheduled to be commissioned early in 1969.