“Semper Paratus,” a Latin phrase meaning, “Always ready,” is the US Coast Guard motto. Today’s “What’s in the Vault?” post features a uniform hat that belonged to Lyle Frederick when he was in the Coast Guard at the North Beach Station. All the Coast Guard service members at North Beach Station during 1944 signed this hat. The Coast Guard is the grandchild of another service called the US Life Saving Service. Both these services patrolled Assateague’s beaches, heroically rescuing shipwrecked sai

USCG Training Mission, The US Coast Guard's motto, "Semper Paratus," means "Always Ready" in Latin. This motto reflects the Coast Guard's commitment to being prepared to respond to a wide range of maritime-related needs and emergencies, 24/7, 365 days a year. The motto is a core element of the Coast Guard's identity and is a testament to their unwavering readiness to protect and defend the nation. #USCG #uscgtraining #trainingday #SemperParatus #uscgcorpuschristi | J. Morris 683 Photography