Coast Guard Song

Semper paratus official song of the united states coast guard semper paratus always ready in latin is a song that proclaims the discipline and valor of the united states coast guard in peaceful or stormy seas this group of brave men are always ready to overcome and conquer whatever obstacle that comes their way.

Coast guard song. Nannestad and joseph o. So here s the coast guard battle song we fight on land or sea. The precise origin of the phrase is obscure although the u s. We re always ready do or die.

Coast guard we are for you. The united states coast guard is the world s oldest life saving service and semper paratus always ready is its theme song. Coast guard s official motto. Coast guard we are for you.

Semper paratus is our guide our pledge our motto too. Busting subs and landing troops the axis feels our might. The song s original words and music were composed by captain francis saltus van boskerck uscg. Captain van boskerck was commander of the coast guard s bering sea forces when he composed semper paratus in 1927.

From arctic zone to tropic shore you ll find our silver shield. Becoming the official us coast guard song while stationed in savannah georgia in 1922 captain van boskerck wrote the lyrics and five years later in 1927 while in unalaska alaska captain van boskerck wrote a melody for his song with the help of two public health service dentists named alf e. This is a video i made to the us coast guard s anthem semper paratus. 2nd chorus added 1943 so here s the coast guard battle song we fight on land or sea.

The coast guard doesn t get as much attention as the other branches until that is yo. Through howling gale and shot and shell to win our victory. Coast guard historian s office notes the first use was by the new orleans bee newspaper in 1836 in reference to the actions of the u s. Semper paratus is the title of the song and is also the u s.

Revenue cutter service during the ingham incident. 1st chorus 1969 change to 1927 original 1st. The coast guard song with lyrics.