The U.S Space Force has unveiled its long-awaited ‘theme song’ — or, as it is known in the military, service song — Semper Supra, which means "Always Above." The title is also the official motto of the organization. The sixth and newest branch of the U.S. military had been using John Philip Sousa’s The Invincible Eagle as a stand-in while the march was being created.
The new song was co-created by composer Sean Nelson, chief musician of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, and lyricist Jamie Teachenor, a member of the U.S. Air Force and a country music songwriter.
The lyrics can be seen below to Semper Supra are below:
We're the mighty watchful eye,
Guardians beyond the blue,
The invisible front line,
Warfighters brave and true.
Boldly reaching into space,
There's no limit to our sky.
Standing guard both night and day,
We're the Space Force from on high.
Other service songs
In case you've forgotten, here are the service songs for the other branches of the U.S. military.
U.S. Coast Guard — Semper Paratus
We’re always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee.
Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be.
“Semper Paratus” is our guide, our fame, our glory, too.
To fight to save or fight and die, aye! Coast Guard we are for you!
U.S. Air Force — The U.S. Air Force
Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun;
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, at ‘em now, give ‘em the gun!
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, off with one helluva roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Nothing’ll stop the U.S. Air Force!
U.S. Navy — Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh!
Farewell to foreign shores, we sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay;
Through our last night ashore, drink to the foam,
Until we meet once more, here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!
U.S. Marines — The Marines’ Hymn
From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country’s battles in the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
U.S. Army — The Army Goes Rolling Along
First to fight for the right and to build the Nation’s might,
and the Army goes rolling along.
Proud of all we have done, fighting till the battle’s won,
and the Army goes rolling along.
Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey! The Army's on its way.
Count off the cadence loud and strong.
For where ever we go, you will always know, that the Army goes rolling along.
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