![]() Navy, “Anchors Aweigh,” is its motto, which it is not. Some incorrectly assume that the title of the unofficial song of the U.S. Navy motto, several sources claim there are “unofficial” mottos for the branch. Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington stand ready to man the rails. This unofficial motto invokes the spirit of sacrifice that so many sailors and members of our Armed Forces carry with them through their service. Some sources claim that the unofficial motto is “Non sibi sed patriae” – Latin for “Not self, but country,” a phrase inscribed above the chapel doors of the U.S. Navy technically does not have an official motto, and there are even disagreements over what its unofficial motto might be. “Semper Fidelis” stands for the steadfast dedication Marines will always have to fighting on behalf of this nation, as well as alongside the few, the proud, the Marines. This bond can be seen not only among those currently serving in the same unit, but also between Marine veterans meeting for the first time, years after their service. Since the motto’s establishment in 1883, it has become known for its representation of Marines’ unshakeable loyalty to one another in particular. The Marine Corps motto, “Semper Fidelis,” has become legendary for its encompassment of Marine values. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand at parade rest prior to a command brief at Camp Pendleton.
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