The various branches of the military and many military units have mottos that sum up their missions. The slogans speak volumes about the character of the men and women who serve in uniform. Here are a few of the mottos – some official, some unofficial – of those who defend us.
Army – This We’ll Defend
Navy – Non sibi sed patriae (Not for self, but for country)
Air Force – Above All
Marine Corps – Semper Fidelis (Always Loyal)
Coast Guard – Semper Paratus (Always Prepared)
National Guard – Always ready, always there
U.S. Military Academy (West Point) – Duty, Honor, Country
U.S. Naval Academy – Ex Scientia Tridens (From Knowledge, Sea Power)
U.S. Coast Guard Academy – Scientiae Cedit Mare (The sea yields to knowledge)
Green Berets – De Oppresso Liber (To liberate the oppressed)
Army Rangers – Sua Sponte (Of Their Own Accord) and Rangers Lead the Way
Army Corps of Engineers – Essayons (Let us try)
Navy Seals – The only easy day was yesterday
Seabees – Construimus, Batuimus (We Build, We Fight) and Can Do!
Semper Fidelis = Always Faithful
Semper Fi is the common use amongst us jarheads.
President Trump specifically stated the U.S Marine Corps as the designated retained military branch in his EO before he left office
There is no such thing as an “ex Marine” nor “former Marine” unless they have been dishonorably discharged. There are stellar exceptions for outstanding Marines such as Lt. Col. Scheller if the fat, corrupt political general grade ‘officers’ choose to continue to embarrass themselves.
And this Marine Corps as the designated retained military branch means they are the quiet cavalry. And thank you for serving! It does not go unnoticed or unrecognized that you are STILL serving yours and my country today. God bless you, keyboard warrior!