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Semper paratus
Latin motto meaning "always ready" / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the common motto of the scouting movement, see Scout Motto. For the 1928 song, see Semper Paratus (march).
Semper Paratus is a Latin phrase, meaning "Always Ready". Sometimes shortened to Semper P. It is used as the official motto of some organizations, such as the United States Coast Guard. A 1928 march of the same name is also used as the U.S. Coast Guard's official march, and the phrase appears on the organization's flag.
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