"Semper Fi" is short for Semper Fidelis, a Latin phrase that means "Always Faithful." It has been the official motto of the U.S. Marine Corps ... Guard says "Semper Paratus," which means "Always ...

The two stations' involvement on the missions exemplifies the Coast Guard motto — "Semper Paratus," which means "always ready." "When there's a call for help, we get out in the water ...