USS Howard (DDG-83) is an Arleigh Burke-class (Flight IIA) Aegis guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy.

Jimmie E. Howard, USMC (1929–1993), recipient of the Medal of Honor for his leadership of a platoon against repeated attacks by a battalion-sized Viet Cong force.

The oriental dragon symbolizes the ship's service in the Pacific and fighting spirit of the platoon under the leadership of Gunnery Sergeant Howard.

The stars are configured to the Southern Cross and represent the First Marine Division patch worn by Gunnery Sergeant Howard.

The crest consists of a Medal of Honor neck pad in the shape of a radar array with a crossed Navy and Marine sword.USS Howard's combat actions and war fighting legacy are represented by the six battle stars.

The motto is a reference to the honor, courage, and commitment of USS Howard's sailors for justifying she is ready for all operations in peace and will always be victorious in combat.

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 Howard" at the top and "DDG 83" in the base all gold.Howard has been awarded the Navy Battle "E" several times This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain.