USS Pierre (LCS 38)

USS PIERRE is the 19th and final INDEPENDENCE - class Littoral Combat Ship and the second ship in the Navy named after the city in South Dakota.

General Characteristics:	Awarded: December 17, 2018
	Keel laid: June 16, 2023
	Launched: August 5, 2024
	Commissioned: November 16, 2025
	Builder: Austal USA, Mobile, Ala.
	Propulsion system: two LM2500 gas turbine engines, two diesel engines, four waterjets
	Length: 418 feet (127.5 meters)
	Beam: 104 feet (31.5 meters)
	Draft: 13 feet (4 meters)
	Displacement: approx. 3,104 tons full load
	Speed: 47 knots
	Armament: one Mk-110 57mm gun, one SeaRAM CIWS
	Aircraft: two MH-60 helicopters
	Homeport: San Diego, Calif.
	Crew: 8 officers, 32 enlisted

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Crew List:

This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS PIERRE. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.

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About the Ship's Coat of Arms:

The Shield:

The blue field represents the littoral domain in which the USS PIERRE (LCS 38) operates. The gold pile symbolizes speed and maneuverability required for minesweeping missions. As a color of abundance, gold highlights the LCS vessel's capabilities to function in large-scale combat and small-scale operations. The submarine mine embodies the duty of the USS PIERRE as a Mine Countermeasure Module (MCM) asset to detect, classify, and localize mines. The coyote characterizes the traits of fierceness, strength, and resilience, and its placement upon the mine alludes to the vessel's efforts of preventing future maritime endangerment. The fully bloomed wheat signifies prosperity and sustenance despite hostile environments. Together, the coyote and wheat honor the state of South Dakota. Both elements refer to the state's vitality the midst of dry climates.

The Crest:

The two walleyes depict the state fish of South Dakota, while their sharp teeth and distinct ability to hunt at night aligns with the USS PIERRE's expertise to detect and disable hidden mines in the seas. The trident acknowledges the vessel's authority to patrol the seashore.

In heraldry, the wreath (or torse) is a critical element of a coat of arms, it was the twisted band composed of two strips of gold or silver lace and silk by which the crest is joined to the knight's helmet. The torse is always composed of six twists of material displayed alternately. The first twist is the primary metal color (gold or silver) and the second twist represents the primary color of arms in the shield.

The Supporters:

The Navy officer's sword and the Navy enlisted cutlass denote the teamwork and cooperation demonstrated by the crew of the USS PIERRE.

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USS PIERRE Image Gallery:

The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show PCU PIERRE under construction at Austal USA, Mobile, Ala., on October 1, 2024.

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