Semper Fidelis

July 17, 2011 - It is not negotiable. It is not relative, it is absolute. The phrase is "Always faithful." It isn't "Sometimes Faithful." It isn't "Usually Faithful," but always faithful. Who is always faithful though, and to what, exactly are they faithful? Marines pride themselves on their straightforward mission and steadfast dedication to accomplish it. Things do not need to be spelled out for them; they know what it means and what to do about it.