The familiar emblem of globe and anchor , adopted in 1868,embodies the tradition of worldwide service & sea traditions. The spread eagle,symbol of the Nation itself and freedom,holds in its beak a streamer upon which is inscribed the famous motto of the United staes Marines:"semper Fidelis"-a Latin verse meaning, in English, "Always Faithful." The globe symbolizes worldwide service and the anchor for sea service.                                        

Today, the eagle stands for air service, the globe for land service, and the anchor for sea service.