United States Coast Guard
Guardian Ethos

 I am America’s Maritime Guardian.
 

I serve the citizens of the United States.
 

I will protect them.
 

I will defend them.
 

I will save them.
 

I am their Shield.

For them I am Semper Paratus.
 

I live the Coast Guard Core Values.
 

I am a Guardian.
 

We are the United States Coast Guard.

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