"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 since 1883.

In 1883, McCawley made “Semper Fidelis” the official Marine Corps motto. Beyond that, details are pretty scant. Here’s what we were able to find out about the Corps’ most cherished credo.

From Marine to activist in 'Semper Fi' We've got a very special program lined up this Friday night. Feb. 23, ... Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger was a devoted Marine for nearly 25 years.

The day I walked off the bus at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, Calif., I was disoriented and in utter shock. Among everything I didn’t know was the skills I would learn to ...

It means “always faithful” in Latin, and it signifies a Marine’s loyalty both to the Corps and to the United States. What you may not know is that Semper Fi wasn’t the Corps’ motto until ...

The 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be held Jan. 4, 2013 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) and JuniorRank Sports are pleased to ...

One branch of the U.S. military is celebrating its birthday. Today, the U.S. Marine Corps turns 248! Happy Birthday, #Marines! For 248 years, Marines have been the first to fight.

Seventy years ago today, September 15, 1950, the U.S. Marine Corps won one of its greatest battles, landing at Inchon on the Korean coast, collapsing the North Korean lines, and enabling U.S ...