Semper+Paratis


 * Semper Paratus || graded ||
 * Always Prepared ||  ||
 * motto: U.S. Coast Guard || [[image:semper-paratus_insig.jpg width="272" height="264" link="http://www.semperparatus.com"]] ||
 * Derivatives: preparation, preparatory, prepare ||  ||
 * connection(s) Semper Fidelis, and Chapter 4 and 13 in __Ecce Romani IA__ ||  ||
 * From North and South and East and West,
 * From North and South and East and West,

The Coast Guard's in the fight.

Destroying subs and landing troops,

The Axis feels our might.

For we're the first invaders,

On every fighting field.

Afloat, ashore, on men and Spars,

You'll find the Coast Guard shield.

We're always ready for the call,

We place our trust in Thee.

Through howling gale and shot and shell,

To win our victory.

"Semper Paratus" is our guide,

Our pledge, our motto, too.

We're "Always Ready," do or die!

Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you. From Aztec shore to Arctic zone,

To Europe and Far East.

The Flag is carried by our ships,

In times of war and peace. And never have we struck it yet, In spite of foe-men's might, Who cheered our crews and cheered again, For showing how to fight. We're always ready for the call, We place our trust in Thee. Through howling gale and shot and shell, To win our victory. "Semper Paratus" is our guide, Our pledge, our motto, too. We're "Always Ready," do or die! Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you.

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