semperfi

Semper fi or semper fidelis which as you can see is the name of my blog. It is also the motto of the United States marine core, semper fidelis is Latin for always faithful. As a marine you learn to be the best you can be as both a citizen and a soldier. Its more then just motto though it is a way of life, and a bond stronger then any friendship it creates a brotherhood that lasts for life.

The motto was adopted by the United States marine core in 1883. This motto is one of the strongest messages out there because it reminds marines to stay faithful to the mission at hand to each other and to the United States. Once you have become a marine you will always cherish the values and principles you learn as a marine, there is no such thing as an ex-marine. Prior to having semper fidelis as the motto of the united states marine corps they had three others. Fortitudine meaning With courage was the first motto and although it is true and marines always are with courage it just dose not seem to fit them. then they had Per Mare, Per Terram which means by sea, by land. then they had to the shores of Tripoli. Until finally they settled on Semper Fidelis which signifies the dedication that a marine has to corps and country even after they leave the service and return to civilian life.