what does semper fi mean?
78655
Semper Fidelis. Latin for "always faithful"
838775
It is true!  My brother is a soldier and told me of this when he was working with the Americans in Kosovo.  Also they have cards for recognising enemy and friendly vehicles.  Obviously they pay a lot of attention to these.
297159
Ok, Semper Fi is short for semper fidelis, it means always faithful, I know this because I was a US Marine, and that is our motto, so semper means always. As far as unscrambling? uh..they arent scrambled, and Progredi may be Latin, but it is NOT a part of the USMC. I hope I have helped you out.
899181
Fi = faithful [e.g. "Semper Fi", US Marine Corps motto]\n\n[Boy, finding this was a royal pain in the arse!  The Websters-Online-Dictionary link is the most accurate.]
941417
When the brave men who stood that flag  up on that bloody hill top on Iwo Jima they really were the few, the proud and the brave.  These men and women were killed on duty following an honor code which had it's beganing  in 1776.  When Vietnam came along and Communists threatened the world, those of Semper Fi said "not on my watch sir" , and they too died in numbers proud to give their lives for freedom.  When America called upon them In Iraq, Afganistan, and Africa these Marines said "aye aye sir and volunteers filled the ranks of all branches of the service with Marines leading the way once again.
308790
Came from General George Patton during WWII.  It stands for \n"Situation Normal All Fouled Up"  One may substitute a different word starting with "F" should one be so inclined. The original I believe used by General Patton was the substitute word beginning with "F".
1010181
No rant here my friend, I get it, As a former Marine, trust me, I get it. Too bad all the other morons don't. Your common sense and intelligence makes me proud! Semper Fi.
919017
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nOath Of A U.S. Marine \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \n  \n  Enlisted:  I (state your name) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God. \n\n\n\n \n  \n\nOfficer: I (state your name) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
764664
I got told the same thing when I enlisted in the Army. My NCO basically told me to be as lax with my medical history as I could. Too bad you weren't in the first place. I know it is a story rather than advice, but it is all I got. Good luck and Semper Fi, soldier.\n\n\nHard to say what he meant. Damn Sergeants and their mind games.
191030
its WW2 slang...officers aid.
1138915
It was a status given to people with minor physical conditions which did not prevent them from functioning as soldiers per se, but which were seen as an undo risk for the purposes at hand. Were the country invaded, they would be called to serve. For instance, see the site below about Limbaugh's 1-Y status.
58785
It's latin, short for 'Semper Fidelus', or Always Faithful.
147934
Simply comes from the military. It means 0 kills, meaning there have been no losses. Then it simply translated into "everything is alright".
612423
Traditionally the address "Sir" is reserved for commissoned officers in most military forces. Some will include warrant officers as well.\n\nBut never will an enlisted man be call "Sir" while on duty and in uniform. His wife or children at home might well be inclined to call him "Sir", but that is a private matter.
919160
"Semper Fi" has been the Marine Corps motto since 1883 Semper Fi is shortened from Semper Fidelis which is Latin for always faithful.  Marines past and present live by this.
840660
I know what are troops are doing on a daily basis, unfortunately most Americans don't, I can tell you are a jar head and thanks for your service, only a Marine would have called me "Top" thanks for responding to my joke, it was a good one! Semper Fi, my brother.MGYSGT WOODALL
586634
It feels great to be called US Marine.  That's why I joined.  And I've met three former Army girls in my battalion who had the guts to join up as well.  Obviously I'm not the only one who knows where the best are supposed to be.  Semper Fi.