The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) The undefined region around Syria is historically referred to as the Levant (an archaic French phrase for the âlands of the rising sunâ), including modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine and Jordan.
Anchor Symbol. An anchor is a heavy weight that holds a ship in place. Remaining firm and steadfast amid the uncertainty of storms and the elements, an anchor symbolizes such concepts as firmness, tranquility and hope.
The Fouled Anchor is the emblem of the Rate of Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy. The fouled anchor has long been the symbol of the Chief Petty Officer. In terms of the Chief, the fouled anchor symbolizes the trials and tribulations that every Chief Petty Officer must endure on a daily basis. Attached to the Anchor is a length of chain and the letters U.S.N. To the novice, the anchor, chain and letters only identify a Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy, but, to a Chief, these have a more noble and glorious meaning. The U stands for Unity, which reminds us of cooperation, maintaining harmony and continuity of purpose and action.