reads "U.S.N.R". In 2011, this insignia was changed to the Strategic Sealift Officer Warfare Insignia. It is similar to the previous insignia with the eagle. This insignia has an eagle that is behind two crossed swords, a shield of stars and stripes and an anchor in the front. Ranks The ranks of the USMS now match the ranks of the United States Coast Guard but with unique USMS devices. See also United States Merchant Marine United States Merchant Marine Academy Maine Maritime Academy California Maritime Academy Texas Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy Great Lakes Maritime Academy References External links Maritime Administration of the US Department of Transportation US Maritime Service: The Forgotten Service USCG Maritime Administration United States admiralty law United States Merchant Marine Maritime Administration Maritime history of the United States