Crest 

The Shield: The shield's shape and representation of the Cliff Palace dwellings recall Mesa Verde’s status as a World Cultural Heritage Site and National Park. The yucca, an Indigenous plant, and staple that was valuable raw material to early Indian settlers, refer again to the region that gives LPD 19 its name and denotes hardiness and survival. The compass rose symbolizes worldwide capabilities and expertise. Gold signifies achievement and excellence.

The Crest: The green plateau represents the Mesa Verde region, which gives the ship its name. The bald eagle symbolizes the United States; the juniper is native to the Mesa Verde region, and the sprig held by the eagle bears twenty-four berries, representing the twenty-four modern tribes that trace their ancestry to the region. The trident denotes authority and mastery at sea.

The Supporters: A naval officer’s sword and Marine Corps Mameluke point down saltirewise, symbolizing teamwork and cooperation between the Navy and Marine Corps. The

Motto: "Courage Teamwork Tradition." For 750 years, the Ancestral Puebloans occupied the area within the park, and their construction efforts culminated in approximately 600 cliff dwellings between 1100 and 1300 A.D. in southwest Colorado. Just as Mesa Verde National Park commemorates the Courage, Teamwork, and Tradition of these Native Americans, so too will the Sailors and Marines in LPD 19.